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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan funds human services, education, community programs, Jewish life, and crisis relief in the Chicago area, as well as support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $27.4 million, with a median of about $20,000. Unsolicited requests are not addressed for the Federation overall; its separate Jewish Women’s Foundation accepts letters of intent, with proposals by invitation only.

Elliott and Ronni Charitable Fdn

Skokie, IL

Azulay Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Lavin Foundation

Highland Park, IL

Aj & SL Stern Family Foundation

Lincolnwood, IL

The AJ & SL Stern Family Foundation funds charitable organizations, with a 2024 grant for general operating support, and its grant dollars went to Illinois. Its giving varies substantially: it reported grants totaling $933,897 to $1.42 million in 2022–2023, and one grant of $1,273,695 in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Todd a and Raphaela Stern

Lincolnwood, IL

The foundation’s stated focus is general operating support for preselected charitable organizations, with its 2024 grant going to a recipient in Illinois. Its 2024 giving was one grant of $1,627,220; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Novick Family Foundation

Skokie, IL

The Novick Family Foundation supports Jewish education and religious organizations, as well as community and charitable services, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to Illinois and additional funding in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Eugene and Janet Lerner Family

Chicago, IL

The Eugene and Janet Lerner Family supports a broad range of organizations, including Jewish community services, disability programs, cancer research, food access, and military families. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $275,000, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to Illinois, with grants also reaching organizations in other states. No information is provided about whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Jarvis Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The foundation supports a varied mix of universities, health and research, Jewish community and Israel-related organizations, museums, education, and volunteer-focused groups. In 2025, it made 144 grants totaling $4.7 million, ranging from $100 to $1 million, with a median of $3,600; the largest shares went to organizations in Illinois, Louisiana, New York, and California. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Steve and Janice Hefter Family Foundation

Highland Park, IL

The foundation supports organizations focused on Israel, Jewish communities, and Jewish civil and human rights, as well as related education and community services. In 2024, it gave $550,800 across 15 grants, ranging from $2,600 to $150,000, with most funding going to recipients in DC and NY. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.