Jerome P Subar Foundation
The Jerome P Subar Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports one grant for general support to a recipient listed as VARIOUS in Chicago.
Jerome P Subar Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerome P Subar Foundation gave $97K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $97K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,863
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $96,863
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $96,863
- Total assets
- $1,793,257
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jerome P Subar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (616) 813-9347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome P Subar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 82 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The 2021 recipients listed include organizations in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey, as well as Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jerome P Subar Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2024) to $101K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Chicago, IL | General Support | $96,863 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,793,257 | $194,244 | $118,403 | $96,863 | 1 | $106,911 | $182,791 | $110,269 |
| 2024 | $1,717,494 | $153,919 | $126,272 | $95,863 | 1 | $97,133 | $127,423 | $106,658 |
| 2023 | $1,689,613 | $264,060 | $124,881 | $101,083 | 1 | $111,320 | $251,461 | $98,885 |
| 2022 | $1,550,606 | $50,760 | $123,515 | $98,613 | 1 | $100,944 | $34,793 | $98,990 |
| 2021 | $1,623,686 | $361,526 | $119,194 | $100,237 | 78 | $101,257 | $347,933 | $104,595 |
| 2020 | $1,383,206 | $234,669 | $112,905 | $98,119 | 60 | — | $220,827 | $89,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome P Subar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its past recipients describe a range of activities: Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids says it strengthens and unifies the Jewish community and serves cultural, social, and financial needs; Chai Lifeline describes its work supporting children and families facing illness, crisis, or loss; and Heart of West Michigan United Way says it unites community resources to reduce poverty in West Michigan. These are the organizations’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $96,863. That grant, listed to VARIOUS in Chicago, was for general support. The 2025 grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for that year.
Among grants reported for 2021, recipients included Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids ($34,000), Davis Memorial Fund Inc ($2,500), and Grand Rapids Community Foundation ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith H Subar, Jonathan E Subar, and Dean E Subar as directors.
Jerome P Subar Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean E. Subar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan E. Subar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith H. Subar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jerome P Subar Foundation
How much does Jerome P Subar Foundation give each year?
Jerome P Subar Foundation gave $97K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $96K across 1 grant.
How large is Jerome P Subar Foundation?
Jerome P Subar Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jerome P Subar Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome P Subar Foundation?
The foundation 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 Jerome P Subar Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The 2021 recipients listed include organizations in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey, as well as Illinois.
What is Jerome P Subar Foundation's EIN?
Jerome P Subar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2445793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jerome P Subar 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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