Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation
The Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Deerfield, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation gave $300K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $299,861
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,170
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,840,381
- +71.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (20 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% 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 Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. There is no standard form; submit a letter requesting a contribution. Awards are restricted to educational, religious, or charitable organizations under IRC 170(c).
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Maury Fertig
Mailing address: 421 Brierhill Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 940-7130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($143K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 276 grants of 283 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Other reported recipient-state shares were California, 5%; and the District of Columbia, New York, and Delaware, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 58 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $411; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $190 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 106% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 546% 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 $146K (2021) to $317K (2023). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Support General Operations | $143,286 |
| Jewish Federation Chicago, IL | Support General Operations | $67,697 |
| University of Illinois Hillel Champaign, IL | Support General Operations | $17,000 |
| The Ember Foundation Chicago, IL | Support General Operations | $9,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Highland Park, IL | Support General Operations | $7,909 |
| Social Good Richmond, CA | Support General Operations | $5,775 |
| Friends of the IDF Chicago, IL | Support General Operations | $5,375 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School Northbrook, IL | Support General Operations | $5,165 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Giving What We Can USA Inc Wilminton, DE | Support General Operations | $3,150 |
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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 | $1,840,381 | $1,039,359 | $316,874 | $299,861 | 58 | $305,676 | $672,619 | $56,035 |
| 2023 | $1,073,417 | $391,050 | $323,755 | $317,132 | 50 | $321,044 | $370,138 | $38,764 |
| 2022 | $1,014,379 | $268,329 | $308,489 | $291,970 | 56 | $295,314 | $182,156 | $44,354 |
| 2021 | $1,055,980 | $399,380 | $147,048 | $145,871 | 60 | $146,335 | $471,457 | $42,581 |
| 2020 | $806,196 | $383,611 | $275,783 | $270,133 | 59 | — | $249,152 | $24,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span Jewish communal services, religious and cultural support, education about Israel and the Middle East, effective giving, and medical research. For example, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides resources including food, health care, education, and emergency assistance through a network of agencies, schools, and programs. The Ember Foundation says it supports Jewish faith and cultural observances, while Rett Syndrome Research Trust says its work focuses on treatments and cures for Rett syndrome and related disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $299,861 through 58 grants. The grants ranged from $36 to $143,286, with a median grant of $500.
The largest 2024 grants included $143,286 to Jewish United Fund in Chicago, $67,697 to Jewish Federation in Chicago, $17,000 to University of Illinois Hillel in Champaign, $9,000 to The Ember Foundation in Chicago, and $7,909 to North Suburban Synagogue in Highland Park. Each was listed for general operations. Other listed recipients included Social Good ($5,775), Friends of the IDF ($5,375), Solomon Schechter Day School ($5,165), and Stand With Us ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maury Fertig and Nancy Fertig are listed as directors on the 2024 filing.
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maury Fertig
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Fertig
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation
How much does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation give each year?
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation gave $300K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $317K across 50 grants.
What is Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $5,170, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation that year got $411 on average.
Where does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation give grants?
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Northbrook, IL (3 grants).
Does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish United Fund ($143,286), Jewish Federation ($67,697) and University of Illinois Hillel ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation?
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $306K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span Jewish communal services, religious and cultural support, education about Israel and the Middle East, effective giving, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's EIN?
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3927187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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