D and R Fund
D and R Fund is a private foundation, based in Oak Lawn, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $2.9M.
D and R Fund at a glance
In short: D and R Fund gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $263K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,050,000
- -43.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -90.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $262,500
- +495.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $275,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who D and R Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Access Living ($300K). Together the top 4 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 46 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How D and R Fund gives
- In 2021 it paid out 52% 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.9M (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Living Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $300,000 |
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $250,000 |
| Newberry Library Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $3,194,521 | $1,511,042 | $1,050,000 | 4 | $1,050,000 | $2,850,479 | $2,003,784 |
| 2020 | $25,837,085 | $2,897,199 | $2,648,150 | $1,853,000 | 42 | — | $2,402,049 | $1,873,273 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D and R Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
D and R Fund is led by Louise R. Glasser, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Louise R. Glasser
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan R. Glasser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Glasser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary C. Glasser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip D. Rosenthal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel L. Rosenthal
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James J. Glasser
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Babette H. Rosenthal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $125K, to James J Glasser (Vice President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about D and R Fund
How much does D and R Fund give each year?
D and R Fund gave $1.1M across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.9M across 42 grants.
What is D and R Fund's typical grant size?
D and R Fund's median grant in 2021 was $275,000, and its average grant was $262,500, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does D and R Fund give grants?
D and R Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does D and R Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on D and R Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic & Social" (4 grants).
How much is D and R Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, D and R Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is D and R Fund's EIN?
D and R Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6057159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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