Bear Manor Foundation
Bear Manor Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $46,520, with listed awards supporting religious organizations and causes, welfare organizations, veterans, and animal welfare.
Bear Manor Foundation at a glance
In short: Bear Manor Foundation gave $47K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,520
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,326
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $990,876
- +66.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bear Manor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2803 31St Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 556-3731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bear Manor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ascension of Our Lord Parish ($15K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 12% to New York, 7% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Florida, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bear Manor Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 699% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2021) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension of Our Lord Parish Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Religious Purposes | $14,645 |
| Christ the King Parish Lombard, IL | Religious Purposes | $7,150 |
| Holy Name Cathedral Chicago, IL | Religious Purposes | $6,100 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association New York, NY | Welfare of Others | $4,200 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Welfare of Others | $3,250 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago - Lumen Cordium Society Columbus, IL | Religious Purposes | $2,525 |
| Diocese of Joliet - (CMA Appeal - DEO Gratias Society) Crest Hill, IL | Religious Purposes | $2,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews Chicago, IL | Welfare of Others | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Welfare of Severely Wounded Veterans | $1,200 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) New York, NY | Welfare & Care of Animals | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $990,876 | $259,581 | $72,982 | $46,520 | 20 | $46,694 | $6,681 |
| 2024 | $595,988 | $85,453 | $46,824 | $37,450 | 16 | $37,575 | $6,514 |
| 2023 | $142,034 | $50,000 | $1,525 | $1,500 | 4 | $1,525 | $4,688 |
| 2022 | $93,559 | $50,000 | $159 | — | — | $159 | $2,559 |
| 2021 | $43,718 | $50,000 | $6,282 | $150 | 1 | $6,282 | $231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bear Manor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for religious purposes, welfare of others, veterans, animals, and children.
Among the 2025 grantees described in their own words, Wounded Warrior Project says it supports the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and arranges adoptive placements for donkeys. Mount Aloysius College describes its mission as providing education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy, and Heartbeat International describes its mission as providing life-affirming pregnancy help.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $46,520. Awards ranged from $100 to $14,645, with a median grant of $675. Among its largest grants were $14,645 to Ascension of Our Lord Parish for religious purposes, $7,150 to Christ the King Parish for religious purposes, $6,100 to Holy Name Cathedral for religious purposes, $4,200 to Catholic Near East Welfare Association for welfare of others, and $3,250 to the American Red Cross for welfare of others. Other reported awards included $1,200 to Wounded Warrior Project, $350 to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, $200 to Mount Aloysius College, and $100 to Heartbeat International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joyci K. Feldman as president, Alan J. Feldman as vice president, Kori Feldman as secretary, and Michael Feldman as treasurer.
Bear Manor Foundation is led by Joyci K. Feldman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyci K. Feldman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan J. Feldman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kori Feldman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Feldman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bear Manor Foundation
How much does Bear Manor Foundation give each year?
Bear Manor Foundation gave $47K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 16 grants.
What is Bear Manor Foundation's typical grant size?
Bear Manor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $675, and its average grant was $2,326, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bear Manor Foundation give grants?
Bear Manor Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Bear Manor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Bear Manor Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Purposes" (7 grants) and "Welfare of Others" (3 grants).
Who are Bear Manor Foundation's largest grantees?
Bear Manor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ascension of Our Lord Parish ($14,645), Christ the King Parish ($7,150) and Holy Name Cathedral ($6,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bear Manor Foundation?
Bear Manor Foundation reported $991K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bear Manor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include awards designated for religious purposes, welfare of others, veterans, animals, and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bear Manor Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bear Manor Foundation's EIN?
Bear Manor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0824570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Bear Manor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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