Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation
Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 2 grants totaling $670K. Net investment income was $795.
Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation gave $670K across 2 grants in 2019 (avg $335K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $670,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 2
- Average grant
- $335,000
- Median grant
- $335,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago ($660K). Together the top 2 received $670K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 2 grants totaling $670K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | General Fund | $660,000 |
| Keshet Northbrook, IL | General Funds | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $6,795 | $684,115 | $670,000 | 2 | $795 | $15,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation is led by Cyndy F. Kaplan, Chairman on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Cyndy F. Kaplan
Chairman
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Carey F. Cooper
Vice President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Laura Schallman
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Schallman
Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation
How much does Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation give each year?
Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation gave $670K across 2 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation operate?
Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation's EIN?
Eli and Dina Field Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7128429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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