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
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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
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Mishkan Chicago ($105,000), Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor ($100,000), Chicago Abortion Fund ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | CHARITY | $2,000 |
| ACCESS LIVING CHICAGO, IL | CHARITY | $7,500 |
| AMERCIAN MACULAR DEGENERATION FOUNDATION NORTHAMPTON, MA | CHARITY | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE NEW YORK, NY | RELIGIOUS | $15,000 |
| AMMUD NEW YORK, NY | CHARITY | $10,000 |
| ANCONA SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| BUMBLEE AGENCY CHICAGO, IL | CHARITY | $20,000 |
| CENTER ON HALSTED CHICAGO, IL | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| CHAI LIFELINE LINCOLNWOOD, IL | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| CHICAGO ABORTION FUND CHICAGO, IL | CHARITY | $60,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Carylon Julius and Marcie fund?
The foundation supports Jewish agencies and temples, as well as organizations involved with: • Arts and culture • Education • Health • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Carylon Julius and Marcie?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 45 grants in fiscal year 2024 • Total grants distributed: approximately $846,000 in 2024 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant size: $17,900 **Recent Grants (FY 2024):** • Rush University Medical Center: $100,000 (Charity) • Mishkan Chicago: $100,000 (Religious) • John Howard Association: $50,000 (Education) 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.
Where does Carylon Julius and Marcie make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, with a particular emphasis on Chicago-based nonprofits.
What size grants does Carylon Julius and Marcie award?
In 2025, Carylon Julius and Marcie awarded 69 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Carylon Julius and Marcie's EIN?
Carylon Julius and Marcie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6033583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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