Chez Family Foundation
Chez Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $234K. Net investment income was $406K.
Chez Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chez Family Foundation gave $234K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $234,170
- -38.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,057
- -38.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,170
- Total assets
- $7,072,871
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chez Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($120K). Together the top 3 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 29 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chez Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $740K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Contributions Are for Unrestricted Purposes | $120,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | Contributions Are for Unrestricted Purposes | $104,170 |
| Veteran Career Journey Elmore, OH | Contributions Are for Unrestricted Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,072,871 | $434,047 | $283,113 | $234,170 | 3 | $255,507 | $406,441 | $298,202 |
| 2023 | $6,908,000 | $-918,203 | $464,677 | $380,008 | 3 | $402,189 | $334,188 | $320,852 |
| 2022 | $9,624,273 | $3,012,923 | $859,674 | $740,008 | 4 | $760,357 | $591,989 | $352,021 |
| 2021 | $8,007,480 | $3,906,191 | $359,859 | $337,000 | 10 | $356,752 | $2,343,701 | $372,855 |
| 2020 | $2,889,191 | $262,155 | $133,448 | $111,238 | 9 | — | $54,879 | $184,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chez Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $298K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chez Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth A. Chez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Chez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald L. Chez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Athena S. Marks
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chez Family Foundation
How much does Chez Family Foundation give each year?
Chez Family Foundation gave $234K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 3 grants.
What is Chez Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chez Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $104,170, and its average grant was $78,057, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chez Family Foundation give grants?
Chez Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (44%).
Does Chez Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chez Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Chez Family Foundation?
Chez Family Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $256K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $298K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Chez Family Foundation's EIN?
Chez Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4654718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Chez Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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