I & G Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 36-6069174

I & G CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; the filing reports one grant that year.

Key facts about I & G Charitable Foundation

In short: I & G Charitable Foundation gave $119K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $119K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
36-6069174
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$118,586
Grants made (2022)
1
Average grant
$118,586
Median grant
$118,586
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$119K

-92.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$119K

-76.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2022 filing records support for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. The federation describes its own work as assisting people in need, supporting Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, responding to crises, cultivating Jewish identity and connection, and advancing Jewish learning.

Grantmaking

The foundation reported one grant totaling $118,586 in 2022. Its sole listed recipient was the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, for general purposes.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The sole grant reported for 2022 went to an organization in Illinois; all reported grant dollars that year went to recipients in that state.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of all 1 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

Cities

ChicagoMinneapolisSt PaulNew YorkSan DiegoEvanstonLos AngelesBrooklynDenverSan FranciscoWashingtonClaremontDetroitExeterFort WorthGonzalezKirklandOaklawnSalinaSan Mateo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M68 grants20203 grants20211 grants2022

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2022

Igrb Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago: $119KIgrb Foundation JewishFederation of Metropolitan…$119K

Grant Size Distribution

72 grants across all recorded years

66<$50K3$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
IGRB FOUNDATION JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO Chicago, ILGENERAL$118,586

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2022 $118,586 1
2021 $1,523,587 3
2020 $8,215,387 68

The single grant reported for 2022 was $118,586.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.5202020212022
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists Jeffrey R. Brown as president and treasurer; Tamara Brown as vice president and secretary; Andrew W. Brown, Henry G. Brown, Vanessa JB McGuire, and Owen S. Brown as directors; Gary H. Holzman and Jenn Dobosh as assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers; and Debbie Rahn as assistant treasurer.

I & G Charitable Foundation is led by Jeffrey R. Brown, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Jeffrey R. Brown

    President & Treasurer

    President → President & Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew W. Brown

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Henry G. Brown

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Owen S. Brown

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Vanessa Jb McGuire

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Rahn

    Assistant Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Gary H. Holzman

    Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer

    Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Jenn Dobosh

    Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer

    Treasurer → Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Tamara Brown

    Vice President & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Roger O. Brown (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 225 West Washington 1650, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 849-4546

Frequently asked questions about I & G Charitable Foundation

How much does I & G Charitable Foundation give each year?

I & G Charitable Foundation gave $119K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2021 it gave $1.5M across 3 grants.

What does I & G Charitable Foundation fund?

The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2022 filing records support for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. The federation describes its own work as assisting people in need, supporting Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, responding to crises, cultivating Jewish identity and connection, and advancing Jewish learning.

How do I apply for a grant from I & G Charitable Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does I & G Charitable Foundation make grants?

The sole grant reported for 2022 went to an organization in Illinois; all reported grant dollars that year went to recipients in that state.

What is I & G Charitable Foundation's EIN?

I & G Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6069174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Does I & G Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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