I & G Charitable Foundation
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.
I & G Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: I & G Charitable Foundation gave $119K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $119K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $118,586
- -92.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $118,586
- -76.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $118,586
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to I & G Charitable Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 West Washington 1650, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 849-4546
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who I & G Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Igrb Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($119K).
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 72 (92%).
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
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How I & G Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2022) to $8.2M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Igrb Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $118,586 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The single grant reported for 2022 was $118,586.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $8,943 | $120,859 | $118,586 | 1 | $118,586 | — | $3,537 |
| 2021 | $111,916 | $9,918 | $1,582,204 | $1,523,587 | 3 | $1,523,587 | — | $9,293 |
| 2020 | $789,150 | $3,455,570 | $8,377,280 | $8,215,387 | 68 | — | $3,336,854 | $397,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, I & G Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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.
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-PF. 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. See mission & focus areas ↑
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.
How much is I & G Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, I & G Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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