Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation
The Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. It reported 16 grants totaling $2,141,079 in filing year 2025, including substantial grants to Chicago-area universities and smaller grants to other charitable organizations.
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $134K), mostly in Illinois. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,141,079
- +420.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $133,817
- +453.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,571
- Total assets
- $5,995,936
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Curt and Linda Rodin Family 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: 480 Voltz Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 441-8872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 88 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2025 grants include recipients in Illinois and New York. The filing’s state-share summary reports 100% of grant dollars going to Illinois and less than 1% to New York, while the itemized grants list grants to New York recipients, including the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and American Friends of Magen David Adom.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $172K; repeat grants $125K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2039% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 275% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Public Support | $1,090,893 |
| Loyola University Chicago, IL | Public Support | $511,984 |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law Chicago, IL | Public Support | $400,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Public Support | $50,000 |
| North Shore Foundation Evanston, IL | Public Support | $50,000 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Congregation or Shalom Vernon Hills, IL | Public Support | $8,235 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Public Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Northbrook, IL | Public Support | $4,141 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL | Public Support | $3,776 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,995,936 | $1,274,871 | $2,247,147 | $2,141,079 | 16 | $2,229,854 | $786,931 | $810,690 |
| 2024 | $5,512,555 | $401,748 | $508,971 | $411,387 | 17 | $499,596 | $412,572 | $783,763 |
| 2023 | $5,394,657 | $448,277 | $547,181 | $459,949 | 20 | $538,263 | $186,238 | $646,083 |
| 2022 | $5,326,929 | $279,994 | $188,223 | $100,082 | 16 | $168,610 | $81,859 | $600,216 |
| 2021 | $5,235,158 | $1,050,777 | $539,514 | $471,531 | 19 | $530,417 | $483,096 | $568,143 |
| 2020 | $4,401,334 | $475,318 | $265,543 | $198,976 | 22 | — | $105,924 | $421,579 |
| 2019 | $4,191,559 | $467,039 | $287,987 | $226,336 | 20 | — | $178,759 | $304,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $811K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve quality of life for people affected by those diseases. Avenues to Independence Foundation says it supports Avenues to Independence’s programs and services and other causes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,141,079. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,090,893, with a median grant of $4,570. The largest grants listed were $1,090,893 to the University of Chicago, $511,984 to Loyola University, and $400,000 to Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Jewish United Fund and North Shore Foundation, and $10,000 to WTTW. The filing lists each of these grants as “public support,” except WTTW’s, which is listed as “charitable.”
Other 2025 grants included $5,000 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, $3,500 to Avenues to Independence Foundation, $1,800 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $1,200 to Family Service of Glencoe, and $50 to Play for Pink. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. Family Service of Glencoe says it provides social and mental health services to people and organizations in the Glencoe area and surrounding communities. Play for Pink says it supports breast cancer research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curt Rodin, Linda Rodin, Joshua Rodin, and Gayle Shifrin as directors.
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gayle Shifrin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$25K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Joshua Rodin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$25K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Curt Rodin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rodin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Joshua Rodin (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation
How much does Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation give each year?
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $411K across 17 grants.
What is Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,571, and its average grant was $133,817, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation that year got $172K on average.
Where does Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation give grants?
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Glencoe, IL (3 grants).
Does Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (15 grants).
Who are Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Chicago ($1,090,893), Loyola University ($511,984) and Loyola University Chicago School of Law ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation?
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $811K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curt and Linda Rodin Family 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 Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's EIN?
Curt and Linda Rodin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3859431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Curt and Linda Rodin Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
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