Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust
The Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust gave $39K across 21 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $39,099
- Grants made (2020)
- 21
- Average grant
- $1,862
- Median grant
- $1,211
- Primary geography
- Illinois (77% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes the policy stated on its final 2020 return, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 627 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 803-8300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (77%), followed by New York (13%), Washington, DC (8%), Washington state (3%), and Virginia (0%, as reported). These are the filing’s reported state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 21 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wings Program Inc Palatine, IL | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Erie Family Health Foundatoin Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Lookingglass Theatre Company Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| North Lawndale Employment Network Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Hopewell Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Mapscorps Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Something Good in Englewood Inc Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Filing type | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Form 990-PF (a private foundation) | $39,099 | 21 |
EIN: 43-6886910
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations whose own missions include supporting community development and equitable opportunities (United Way of Metropolitan Chicago), funding patient-focused epilepsy research (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy), providing housing and services to end domestic violence (WINGS Program), and advancing employment and economic opportunity for North Lawndale residents (North Lawndale Employment Network). Other recipients included a college, health organizations, and arts and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the trust awarded 21 grants totaling $39,099. Grants ranged from $103 to $5,000, with a median of $1,211. Notable grants included $5,000 each to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy, and Sarah Lawrence College; $3,500 to WINGS Program; and $2,500 each to Erie Family Health Foundation, Lookingglass Theatre Company, North Lawndale Employment Network, Hopewell Fund, and MAPSCorps. The listed grant purposes were “general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Rahm Emanuel and Amy Rule as directors.
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Amy Rule
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Rahm Emanuel
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust
How much does Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust give each year?
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust gave $39K across 21 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's median grant in 2020 was $1,211, and its average grant was $1,862, across 21 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust give grants?
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's largest 2020 grantees include United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc ($5,000), Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy ($5,000) and Sarah Lawrence College ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust?
The filing states that the foundation contributed 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 Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's EIN?
Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6886910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust 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 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 year 2020
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