THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND VITAL HUMAN AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED IN ITS BY-LAWS AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$560K
+47.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+60.8% YoY
About Bls Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bls Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $560K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,435,467 | $2,667,673 | $3,150,774 |
| Revenue | $-35,265 | $66,443 | $449,355 |
| Expenses | $579,103 | $413,797 | $391,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-35,265 | $66,443 | $250,939 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Ark ($180,000), American Friends of Natal-israel Trauma Center ($75,000), Friends of the Children - Chicago ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AM YISRAEL CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATION NORTH SHORE NORTHFIELD, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL-ISRAEL TRAUMA CENTER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR NON-VIOLENCE CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES MERRIONETTE PARK, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| OROT CENTER FOR NEW JEWISH LEARNING DEERFIELD, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| STOP STALKING US INC LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID S ROSEN | TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| ELLEN CARMELL | SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| BONNIE LOVITT | PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES A PINKSTON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| PETER CHISWICK | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| ERIC DEVIR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bls Family Foundation?
Bls Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bls Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Bls Family Foundation holds $2.4M in total assets with $-35,265 in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $560K in 2024.
Where does Bls Family Foundation operate?
Bls Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Bls Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bls Family Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $560K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bls Family Foundation's EIN?
Bls Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4420871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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