David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation
The David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a medical center, Jewish community organizations and schools, and organizations supporting Israel-related education and exchange.
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $136K), mostly in Illinois. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,439,800
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $135,544
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $54,170,626
- +25.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (9 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 650 Dundee Road Suite 380, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 960-3784
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Chicago Medicine ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 52 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 13% to New York, 11% to California, 8% to New Jersey, and 4% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 18 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $231K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2022) to $2.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Medicine Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,025,000 |
| StandWithUs Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $265,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| Friends of Tel-Aviv Sourasky Edison, NJ | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Friends of Elnet Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $122,200 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Birthtright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Moriah Congregation Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 | $54,170,626 | $6,841,550 | $2,482,720 | $2,439,800 | 18 | $2,439,800 | $2,516,591 | $2,494,443 |
| 2023 | $43,110,934 | $7,069,991 | $2,081,913 | $2,042,959 | 11 | $2,042,959 | $730,085 | $1,873,486 |
| 2022 | $31,277,731 | $3,074,395 | $1,849,001 | $1,830,400 | 6 | $1,830,400 | $495,453 | $1,586,912 |
| 2021 | $36,535,257 | $1,056,571 | $2,697,750 | $2,695,800 | 6 | $2,695,800 | $1,054,621 | $1,661,126 |
| 2020 | $31,135,370 | $659,021 | $2,541,684 | $2,520,500 | 11 | — | $518,319 | $1,369,716 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for medical care, education, Jewish community organizations, and Israel-related organizations.
Among its grantees, Friends of ELNET says its mission is to educate leaders and citizens about Israel, encourage exchanges with Israelis, and improve diplomatic and cultural relations. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides resources for food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance through a network of agencies, schools, and programs. The American Israel Education Foundation describes itself as a charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC that supports educational programs, including research, materials, and conferences. Rochelle Zell Jewish High School says its endowment fund supports the school, while The Cove School says it provides individualized education and life strategies for children with learning disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,439,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,025,000, with a median of $65,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,025,000 to The University of Chicago Medicine, $265,000 to StandWithUs, $205,000 to Friends of the IDF, $200,000 to Friends of Tel-Aviv Sourasky, and $170,000 to Friends of ELNET. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Y Jonas as president and Orete Harkavy and Ann Schneiderman as co-trustees.
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation is led by Jonathan Y Jonas, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Y Jonas
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ann Schneiderman
Co-Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Orete Harkavy
Co-Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Jonas (2020) — President
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 David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation
How much does David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation give each year?
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 11 grants.
What is David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $65,000, and its average grant was $135,544, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation give grants?
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Northbrook, IL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Deerfield, IL (2 grants).
Does David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Chicago Medicine ($1,025,000), StandWithUs ($265,000) and Friends of the IDF ($205,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation?
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation reported $54.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (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 and Etta Jonas Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for medical care, education, Jewish community organizations, and Israel-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's EIN?
David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6500826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David and Etta Jonas 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-and-etta-jonas-family-foundation-morg_70c6b2d11e24416e8b6b93d70752353d
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