Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation
The Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation is a private foundation based in Riverwoods, Illinois. It made 24 grants totaling $682,500 in 2024, including grants to organizations working in areas such as Jewish community services, Israel-related causes, cancer research, and disability services.
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation gave $683K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $682,500
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,438
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,442,754
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Mitchell Feinberg as the contact, says there are no special requirements for forms or materials, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mitchell Feinberg
Mailing address: 2745 Daiquin Drive, Riverwoods, IL 60015
Phone: (312) 855-4356
Email: mfeinberg@chuhak.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($170K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 128 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 29% to recipients in New York. The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (3%), New Jersey (1%), and Rhode Island (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $632K (2020) to $738K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | $130,000 gen campaign $20,000 live secure $20,000 path to parenthood | $170,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Diller Quantum Center | $60,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Haifa University New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Shielded Protective Lock | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Shalva Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Vets-Beit Halochem New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,442,754 | $1,146,787 | $924,082 | $682,500 | 24 | $754,870 | $987,486 | $654,926 |
| 2023 | $9,220,049 | $704,517 | $873,115 | $678,500 | 26 | $735,451 | $585,992 | $609,900 |
| 2022 | $9,391,903 | $1,085,127 | $971,543 | $738,000 | 26 | $798,158 | $934,162 | $625,374 |
| 2021 | $9,275,063 | $920,336 | $850,236 | $658,000 | 26 | $712,515 | $777,228 | $694,790 |
| 2020 | $9,204,963 | $456,262 | $822,983 | $631,500 | 26 | — | $323,282 | $618,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $655K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving Jewish communities and Israel-related causes, as well as organizations addressing cancer research, domestic abuse, disability inclusion, and other needs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance through a network of agencies, schools, and programs. Shalva describes offering confidential counseling, referrals, and supportive services for people experiencing or healing from domestic abuse. Keshet says it supports people with disabilities in participating in activities and milestones from childhood through adulthood. Israel Cancer Research Fund describes its mission as supporting cancer research in Israel for the benefit of Israel and all mankind.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $682,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $170,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest award was $170,000 to Jewish United Fund, including amounts designated for its general campaign, Live Secure, and Path to Parenthood. Other large grants included $60,000 to the American Technion Society for the Diller Quantum Center, and $50,000 each to Friends of Israel Defense Forces and Israel Cancer Research Fund.
Other 2024 recipients included the Anti-Defamation League ($30,000), American Friends of Haifa University ($25,000), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($25,000), Illinois Holocaust Museum ($25,000), Shalva ($25,000), Friends of Israel Disabled Vets-Beit Halochem ($20,000), Hillel International ($20,000), and Keshet ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bobbe Hirsh as president; Mitchell Feinberg as secretary/treasurer; and Robin Gayle Haas and Jordan Feinberg as directors.
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation is led by Bobbe Hirsh, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bobbe Hirsh
President
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Jordan Feinberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Robin Gayle Haas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Mitchell Feinberg
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2021
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Phyllis Handelsman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra Siegal (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Mitchell Feinberg (Secretary/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation
How much does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation give each year?
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation gave $683K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $679K across 26 grants.
What is Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,438, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation give grants?
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Northbrook, IL (2 grants).
Does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's largest grantees?
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish United Fund ($170,000), American Technion Society ($60,000) and Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation?
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $755K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $655K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving Jewish communities and Israel-related causes, as well as organizations addressing cancer research, domestic abuse, disability inclusion, and other needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's EIN?
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6105123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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