Feitler Family Fund
Feitler Family Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2020 filing records grants to organizations in several states, including cultural, historical, and educational institutions and a health-services organization. No filing has been recorded since 2020, so the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Feitler Family Fund at a glance
In short: Feitler Family Fund gave $746K across 37 grants in 2020 (avg $20K), top state Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $746,300
- Grants made (2020)
- 37
- Average grant
- $20,170
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,441,685
- Primary geography
- Illinois (33% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Feitler Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 179 E Lakeshore Drive No 16E, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 664-1122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Feitler Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($100K). Together the top 10 received $555K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (33%), Pennsylvania (21%), Wisconsin (18%), Connecticut (13%), and Massachusetts (6%). The remaining share went to recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 37 grants totaling $746K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $100,000 |
| Wesleyan College Middletown, CT | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $100,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Chicago, IL | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $50,000 |
| Haverford College Haverford, PA | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $50,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $50,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Chicago, IL | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $30,000 |
| Harvard Business School Cambridge, MA | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $25,000 |
| Newberry Library Chicago, IL | Cultural, Historical and Other Educational | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,441,685 | $1,238,606 | $780,066 | $746,300 | 37 | $254,523 | $776,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Feitler Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $776K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for colleges and universities, arts and cultural organizations, a congregation, a library, and organizations providing health services. For example, the University of Wisconsin Foundation describes its mission as advancing the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging engagement and financial support. The Newberry Library describes its work as preserving and providing access to collections documenting human experience. The Milwaukee Art Museum says it collects, preserves, and presents art while educating the public.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the fund made 37 grants totaling $746,300. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $100,000 each to the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin Foundation, and Wesleyan College. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Chicago Sinai Congregation, Haverford College, and the Art Institute of Chicago; $30,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; and $25,000 each to Harvard Business School, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Newberry Library, Northwestern Memorial Foundation, and WTTW.
The fund stated in its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a statement from that filing, not a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Robert Feitler and Joan Feitler as trustees.
Feitler Family Fund's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joan Feitler
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Feitler
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Feitler Family Fund
How much does Feitler Family Fund give each year?
Feitler Family Fund gave $746K across 37 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Feitler Family Fund's typical grant size?
Feitler Family Fund's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,170, across 37 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Feitler Family Fund give grants?
Feitler Family Fund's top state is Illinois, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and Wisconsin (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (14 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Feitler Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Feitler Family Fund's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural, Historical and Other Educational" (36 grants).
Who are Feitler Family Fund's largest grantees?
Feitler Family Fund's largest 2020 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($100,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($100,000) and Wesleyan College ($100,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Feitler Family Fund?
Feitler Family Fund reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Feitler Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for colleges and universities, arts and cultural organizations, a congregation, a library, and organizations providing health services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Feitler Family Fund?
Feitler Family Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Feitler Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Feitler Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $776K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Feitler Family Fund's EIN?
Feitler Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6125966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Feitler Family Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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