Fund for Enlightment
Fund for Enlightment is a nonprofit organization, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $38K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$38K
+22.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+46.9% YoY
About Fund for Enlightment
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Enlightment is a nonprofit organization, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $38K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish United Fund ($10,000), Communities in Schools ($10,000), Solomon Schecter Day School ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HPHS GIANTS CLUB HIGHLAND PARK, IL | RECIPIENT DISCRETION | $5,000 |
| AM SHALOM GLENCOE, IL | RECIPIENT DISCRETION | $3,450 |
| JEWISH UNITED FUND CHICAGO, IL | RECIPIENT DISCRETION | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS CHICAGO, IL | RECIPIENT DISCRETION | $10,000 |
| SOLOMON SCHECTER DAY SCHOOL NORTHBROOK, IL | RECIPIENT DISCRETION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN DREXLER | CHAIRMAN | 4 | — |
| JASON DREXLER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Fund for Enlightment operate?
Fund for Enlightment has awarded grants in Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Utah, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Fund for Enlightment award?
In 2024, Fund for Enlightment awarded 5 grants totaling $38K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fund for Enlightment's EIN?
Fund for Enlightment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6063973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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