Loeb Family Foundation Inc
Loeb Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists 60 grants totaling $189,460, including support for organizations in Illinois and several other states.
Loeb Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Loeb Family Foundation Inc gave $189K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $189,460
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,158
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $2,910,926
- +14.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (21 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Loeb Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 68 Woodley Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (312) 788-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loeb Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 271 grants of 271 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients accounted for 46% of grant dollars, followed by Connecticut (12%), Montana (8%), California (6%), and Rhode Island (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Loeb Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 60 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $189K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $25,250 |
| MMRF Norwalk, CT | Charitable Contribution | $22,300 |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Providence Providence, RI | Charitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | Charitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Turning Point Action Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contribution | $6,500 |
| Saint Faith Hope and Charity Catholic Church Winnetka, IL | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,910,926 | $565,028 | $201,196 | $189,460 | 60 | $195,115 | $415,398 | $177,931 |
| 2024 | $2,546,682 | $291,267 | $165,927 | $158,178 | 65 | $163,525 | $206,179 | $159,848 |
| 2023 | $2,420,186 | $235,762 | $149,839 | $141,875 | 60 | $147,500 | $133,652 | $144,369 |
| 2022 | $2,334,532 | $417,056 | $126,360 | $116,850 | 49 | $122,524 | $247,989 | $128,029 |
| 2021 | $2,043,587 | $663,252 | $97,666 | $82,365 | 37 | $88,070 | $441,976 | $101,746 |
| 2020 | $1,478,857 | $597,620 | $76,130 | $68,500 | 34 | — | $341,617 | $65,855 |
| 2019 | $957,367 | $1,021,625 | $64,258 | $50,000 | 17 | — | $585,930 | $36,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loeb Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $178K 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep describes its work as educating young people of limited economic means through college-preparatory coursework, work-study, and campus ministry. Start Early says it advances quality early learning for families with children from before birth through their earliest years.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in community conservation and service, recreation, housing, and food assistance. Yellowstone Club Community Foundation says it supports qualified nonprofits in the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area working in community service, education, and conservation. Big Sky Community Organization describes year-round recreation programs and outdoor spaces; Daniel’s Table says it provides meals to people facing job loss, illness, or misfortune. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $189,460. Awards ranged from $200 to $25,250, with a median of $1,050. Among the largest grants were $25,250 to Misericordia in Chicago and $22,300 to MMRF in Norwalk, Connecticut. Other notable awards included $10,000 each to Blessed Sacrament Catholic, Loyola Academy, Northwestern Medicine, Providence, the University of San Diego, and Yellowstone Club Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Loeb as president, Courtney Loeb as secretary, and Brian Callahan as a member.
Loeb Family Foundation Inc is led by Edward Loeb, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Loeb
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Callahan
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Courtney Loeb
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Loeb Family Foundation Inc
How much does Loeb Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Loeb Family Foundation Inc gave $189K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 65 grants.
What is Loeb Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Loeb Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $3,158, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Loeb Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Loeb Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Loeb Family Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (12%) and Montana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (14 grants), Northbrook, IL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Wilmette, IL (2 grants).
Who are Loeb Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Loeb Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Misericordia ($25,250), MMRF ($22,300) and Blessed Sacrament Catholic ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loeb Family Foundation Inc?
Loeb Family Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Loeb Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cristo Rey St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loeb Family Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Loeb Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Loeb Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3165912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Loeb Family Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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