David a and Edith F Demar Foundation
The David a and Edith F Demar Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $56,210, all to recipients in Illinois.
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation at a glance
In short: David a and Edith F Demar Foundation gave $56K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,210
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,444
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,154,846
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 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 David a and Edith F Demar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 E Pearson 2902, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 787-2233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David a and Edith F Demar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Streetwise ($20K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David a and Edith F Demar Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Streetwise Chicago, IL | Social Services for the Homeless and Lower Classes. | $20,000 |
| JUF Chicago, IL | Support Social Programs | $10,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Chicago, IL | General Museum Funds | $5,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Chicago, IL | Support Temple Activities | $4,360 |
| The Clare Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | Support and Benefits for Employees at the Clare | $3,000 |
| CJE Seniorlife Chicago, IL | Assisting the Elderly Community | $1,000 |
| Special Gifts Theatre Northbrook, IL | Support the Arts and Youth | $1,000 |
| Spertus Institute Chicago, IL | Jewish Educational Funding | $1,000 |
| Hunger Resource Network Northbrook, IL | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | Support the Arts | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,154,846 | $18,711 | $58,570 | $56,210 | 23 | $56,625 | $18,296 | $63,534 |
| 2024 | $1,194,705 | $178,306 | $48,058 | $47,775 | 23 | $47,775 | $53,306 | $56,091 |
| 2023 | $1,064,457 | $133,529 | $21,371 | $20,550 | 17 | $20,925 | $18,904 | $49,120 |
| 2022 | $952,299 | $255,508 | $46,755 | $46,000 | 23 | $46,370 | $5,138 | $37,880 |
| 2021 | $743,546 | $218,848 | $30,288 | $29,500 | 17 | $29,850 | — | $29,176 |
| 2020 | $554,986 | $5,566 | $15,696 | $14,775 | 14 | — | $5,216 | $28,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David a and Edith F Demar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K 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 filing lists grants for purposes including social services, arts support, museum funds, temple activities, and assistance to older adults.
Among the recipients, The Clare Charitable Foundation says it provides grants to students from pre-K through undergraduate college for tuition and other educational expenses. Special Gifts Theatre says it uses theatrical classes to enhance the lives of students with developmental and physical disabilities. Hunger Resource Network says it coordinates food procurement and distribution to help alleviate hunger. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $56,210. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest 2025 awards included $20,000 to Streetwise for social services for people experiencing homelessness and lower-income groups; $10,000 to JUF to support social programs; $5,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago for general museum funds; and $4,360 to Chicago Sinai to support temple activities. Other listed grants included $3,000 to The Clare Charitable Foundation and $1,000 each to CJE SeniorLife, Special Gifts Theatre, Spertus Institute, Hunger Resource Network, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, JCC Chicago, and Camp Chi.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edith F Demar, Steven F Demar, Andrea Demar, and Lawrence E Demar as directors.
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Demar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edith F. Demar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence E. Demar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven F. Demar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David a and Edith F Demar Foundation
How much does David a and Edith F Demar Foundation give each year?
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation gave $56K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 23 grants.
What is David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's typical grant size?
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,444, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David a and Edith F Demar Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does David a and Edith F Demar Foundation give grants?
David a and Edith F Demar 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 (17 grants) and Northbrook, IL (4 grants).
Does David a and Edith F Demar Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (4 grants) and "Support the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's largest grantees?
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Streetwise ($20,000), JUF ($10,000) and Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David a and Edith F Demar Foundation?
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (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 does David a and Edith F Demar Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing lists grants for purposes including social services, arts support, museum funds, temple activities, and assistance to older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David a and Edith F Demar Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's EIN?
David a and Edith F Demar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3709432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David a and Edith F Demar 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). David a and Edith F Demar Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-a-and-edith-f-demar-foundation-morg_576bdc59b1fc4b0ebbbf67e97a1a00cc
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