Naffah Family Charitable Foundation
The Naffah Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $182,500 to charitable organizations.
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Naffah Family Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,500
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,019
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,789,601
- +28.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (79% 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 Naffah Family 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: 6161 County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 986-5123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Naffah Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Independence Through Conductive Ed ($20K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Illinois received 79% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Wisconsin 8%, Massachusetts 4%, New York 4%, and Ohio 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Naffah Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2021) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Independence Through Conductive Ed Countryside, IL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet Crest Hill, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Community Memorial Foundation Hinsdale, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Helping Hands Center Countryside, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| HCS Family Services Hinsdale, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| NAMI Metro Suburban Inc Oak Park, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Community House Hinsdale, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Aging Care Connections La Grange, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Beds Plus La Grange, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,789,601 | $423,769 | $259,140 | $182,500 | 26 | $207,094 | $164,010 | $212,270 |
| 2023 | $3,736,355 | $286,643 | $229,409 | $177,150 | 25 | $187,903 | $102,840 | $163,743 |
| 2022 | $2,897,918 | $205,293 | $218,528 | $152,000 | 24 | $175,181 | $2,327 | $156,080 |
| 2021 | $3,831,220 | $3,664,905 | $184,380 | $139,000 | 27 | $151,840 | $333,465 | $144,035 |
| 2020 | $1,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Naffah Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $212K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, HCS Family Services describes its mission as reducing hunger and promoting self-sufficiency; DuPage PADS says it is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County; and Wellness House describes programs that support people affected by cancer. Aging Care Connections says it provides guidance and support to older adults and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $182,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grant was $20,000 to Center for Independence Through Conductive Ed for general operating support. Other large grants included $15,000 each to Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, Community Memorial Foundation, and Helping Hands Center, all for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Naffah MD as president and treasurer; Moira Kelly Naffah as vice president and secretary; and Monique O’Toole and Janine Naffah as directors.
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation is led by Paul Naffah MD, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Naffah MD
President & Treasurer
President, Director & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janine Naffah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique O'Toole
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moira Kelly Naffah
Vice President & Secretary
V.p, Secretary & Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
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 Naffah Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Naffah Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 25 grants.
What is Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,019, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Naffah Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hinsdale, IL (5 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), Countryside, IL (2 grants) and La Grange, IL (2 grants).
Does Naffah Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Independence Through Conductive Ed ($20,000), Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet ($15,000) and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Naffah Family Charitable Foundation?
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (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 Naffah Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Naffah Family 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 ↑
What is Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Naffah Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0058137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Naffah Family Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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