Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Skokie, Illinois. Its 2025 filing states preferences for organizations supporting education, Jewish people facing personal need, and Jewish religious and Zionist values.
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn gave $45K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,875
- -44.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,044
- -37.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $16,879
- +61.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (18 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% 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 Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing instructs individual applicants to submit a brief letter describing the organization and its need for funds. It names Elliott Robinson as the contact and states that there are no restrictions limiting giving to preselected organizations. The filing gives preference to organizations serving the focus areas described above.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Elliott Robinson
Mailing address: 9009 Kedvale Ave, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 679-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Jewish Center ($9K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 242 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed as follows by recipient state: Illinois, 37%; Florida, 24%; New York, 22%; California, 11%; and New Jersey, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 42 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $892; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $430 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $194K (2020). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Jewish Center Boca Raton, FL | General Needs | $9,374 |
| One Israel Fund & Shaare Zedek New York, NY | General Needs | $6,000 |
| Congregation or Torah Skokie, IL | General Needs | $5,015 |
| Hebrew Theological College (HTC) Skokie, IL | General Needs | $3,600 |
| Shalhevet Los Angeles, CA | General Needs | $3,600 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund Lincolnwood, IL | General Needs | $1,438 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy Skokie, IL | General Needs | $1,130 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Needs | $1,029 |
| Libenu Skokie, IL | General Needs | $1,028 |
| Friends of Asor Fund Alexandria, VA | General Needs | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,879 | $60,000 | $49,745 | $44,875 | 43 | $49,745 | $913 |
| 2024 | $10,468 | $93,500 | $90,692 | $81,109 | 49 | $81,109 | $384 |
| 2023 | $4,818 | $44,000 | $43,209 | $38,652 | 31 | $41,093 | $253 |
| 2022 | $1,783 | $54,000 | $54,658 | $53,754 | 49 | $53,754 | $786 |
| 2021 | $-18,514 | $90,000 | $101,548 | $99,329 | 70 | $99,329 | $426 |
| 2020 | $-6,966 | $210,000 | $194,110 | $193,791 | 63 | — | $878 |
| 2019 | $-22,856 | $148,806 | $172,965 | $171,995 | 70 | — | $645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $913 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
The foundation’s filing gives preference to organizations that enable children to obtain Jewish or general education; help Jewish people who are indigent, abused, disabled, or have other special requirements cope with personal need; or promote Jewish religious and Zionist values.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate several kinds of work. Chicago Chesed Fund describes its mission as raising and distributing funds, goods, food, and assistance to poverty-stricken people in the Jewish community. Libenu says it provides lifelong care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes work supporting needy people and health, educational, and religious institutions in Israel. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $44,875. Grants ranged from $10 to $9,374, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included Boca Jewish Center ($9,374), One Israel Fund & Shaare Zedek ($6,000), Congregation Or Torah ($5,015), Hebrew Theological College ($3,600), and Shalhevet ($3,600). Other notable grants included Chicago Chesed Fund ($1,438), Ida Crown Jewish Academy ($1,130), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($1,029), Libenu ($1,028), and Friends of ASOR Fund ($1,000). The listed grant purposes are generally described as “general needs.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elliott Robinson as president, Dov Robinson as vice president, Ronni Robinson as secretary, Andrew Robinson as treasurer, and Chava Wintner as assistant secretary.
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn is led by Elliott Robinson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elliott Robinson
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Robinson
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chava Wintner
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary & Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dov Robinson
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronni Robinson
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn
How much does Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn give each year?
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn gave $45K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 49 grants.
What is Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,044, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn that year got $892 on average.
Where does Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn give grants?
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's top state is Illinois, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Skokie, IL (8 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Boca Jewish Center ($9,374), One Israel Fund & Shaare Zedek ($6,000) and Congregation or Torah ($5,015), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn?
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $913 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn fund?
The foundation’s filing gives preference to organizations that enable children to obtain Jewish or general education; help Jewish people who are indigent, abused, disabled, or have other special requirements cope with personal need; or promote Jewish religious and Zionist values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn?
The 2025 filing instructs individual applicants to submit a brief letter describing the organization and its need for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4283543. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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