Judy Family Foundation
Judy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Northfield, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 32 organizations totaling $664,000, including organizations working with families experiencing homelessness, women and children, and young parents.
Judy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Judy Family Foundation gave $664K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Illinois. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $664,000
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,750
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,650,288
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% 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 Judy Family 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: 14 Country Lane, Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 441-5034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridge Communities ($40K). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois received 47% of grant dollars, Maryland 19%, the District of Columbia 17%, Montana 6%, and Minnesota 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Judy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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 $386K (2020) to $664K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $664K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Communities Glen Ellyn, IL | See Above | $40,000 |
| Cara Chicago, IL | See Above | $36,000 |
| Generation Hope Washington, DC | See Above | $35,000 |
| People's Resource Center Wheaton, IL | See Above. | $31,000 |
| House of Ruth Washington, DC | See Above | $30,000 |
| St Leonard Ministries Chicago, IL | See Above | $30,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation Illinois, IL | See Above | $28,000 |
| A Safe Place Zion, IL | See Above | $27,000 |
| Caroline Center Inc Baltimore, MD | See Above | $26,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | See Above | $26,000 |
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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 | $12,650,288 | $1,556,344 | $798,592 | $664,000 | 32 | $738,978 | $501,730 | $603,195 |
| 2023 | $11,892,536 | $1,590,562 | $629,740 | $530,000 | 29 | $582,905 | $543,727 | $555,995 |
| 2022 | $10,931,714 | $1,424,596 | $620,861 | $509,000 | 29 | $581,765 | $405,500 | $519,305 |
| 2021 | $10,127,979 | $2,269,014 | $533,378 | $391,722 | 23 | $422,861 | $911,021 | $474,070 |
| 2020 | $8,864,629 | $1,045,726 | $546,516 | $386,358 | 49 | — | $362,762 | $442,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $603K 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 organizations whose stated missions address housing and supportive services, family stability, and support for women and children. For example, Bridge Communities says it works with partners to help homeless families transition to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. House of Ruth says it provides housing and comprehensive supportive services to women, children, and families in need. Generation Hope says it supports teen parents and their children as they pursue college and kindergarten.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $664,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable awards included $40,000 to Bridge Communities, $36,000 to Cara, $35,000 to Generation Hope, $31,000 to People’s Resource Center, and $30,000 each to House of Ruth and St Leonard Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brittany Duncan as president, Catriona Duncan as treasurer, Alec Cronin as secretary, and Jamie Gretz, Randy Gretz Jr, and Kyle Cassidy as directors.
Judy Family Foundation is led by Brittany Duncan, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brittany Duncan
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Jamie Gretz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Cassidy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Gretz Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alec Cronin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catriona Duncan
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carol Cronin (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: David Cronin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kate Perri (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Judy (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Randolph Gretz Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sanni Judy (2020–2023) — Director
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 $15K, to Brittany Duncan (President).
Frequently asked questions about Judy Family Foundation
How much does Judy Family Foundation give each year?
Judy Family Foundation gave $664K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $530K across 29 grants.
What is Judy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Judy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,750, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judy Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Judy Family Foundation give grants?
Judy Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does Judy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Judy Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Above" (31 grants).
Who are Judy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Judy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bridge Communities ($40,000), Cara ($36,000) and Generation Hope ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Judy Family Foundation?
Judy Family Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $739K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $603K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Judy Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address housing and supportive services, family stability, and support for women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judy Family 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 ↑
What is Judy Family Foundation's EIN?
Judy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6168607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Judy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Judy Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/judy-family-foundation-morg_e38caf2a9dcc4429bad4e3a54357557f
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