Eleven Eleven Foundation
Eleven Eleven Foundation is a private family foundation headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. The foundation was established in 2013 and holds tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. It operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on addressing pressing global challenges through strategic philanthropy and collaborative partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$27.6M
-40.6% YoY
Grant Count
54
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$512K
-34.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation envisions a future where preserving the planet for future generations is central to its work. It is dedicated to:
- Empowering communities through education
- Advancing health through research
- Championing justice and social equity
- Driving action on climate change for a sustainable future
The foundation collaborates with strategic partners and field experts to identify and support organizations implementing solutions to major societal challenges, with emphasis on those with potential for outsized impact that can transform institutions, systems, communities, and the planet.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $40 million
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nationally and internationally. Recent grants reflect support to organizations based in Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., and California, as well as international recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $539.8 million
- Total revenues: $29.2 million
- Total expenses: $31.2 million
- Total giving: $29.7 million
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $541.8 million
- Total revenues: $22 million
- Total expenses: $49.5 million
- Total liabilities: $12,800
Historical Assets:
- 2022: $567.9 million
- 2021: $17.1 million
- 2020: $14.8 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Megan Scarsella – Executive Director (compensation: $325,000 in 2024; $300,000 in 2022)
- James Abrams – President (as of 2023)
- Juliana N Clejan – Program Manager ($112,525 in 2024)
The foundation employs 5 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES D ABRAMS | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| WENDY D ABRAMS | CO-PRESIDENT | — | — |
| TERRY L ROBBINS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MEGAN SCARSELLA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | $325,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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