Carylon Julius and Marcie
The Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1956, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving to organizations serving Jewish communities and broader social causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
69
+3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+4.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports Jewish agencies and temples, as well as organizations involved with:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated consistent giving patterns, with total grants and contributions of $775,000 in FY 2024 compared to $750,000 in FY 2023.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$17,900
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, with a particular emphasis on Chicago-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total assets: $24,591,584
- Total revenues: $1,526,408
- Total expenses: $1,412,090
- Investment income and dividends: $581,192
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $775,000
As of June 2023:
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $750,000
- Investment income and dividends: $438,488
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marcie Hemmelstein (Trustee)
- Richard Reisin (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA MERVIS | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN MERVIS | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARI MERVIS | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 3033 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657-5205
- Website: www.hemmelstein.org
- Phone: 312-500-4319
- EIN: 36-6033583
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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