Rebel Family Foundation
Rebel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $62K.
Rebel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rebel Family Foundation gave $62K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,000
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,750
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,100,015
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rebel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Depository ($15K). Together the top 8 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rebel Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $66K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Depository Chicago, IL | Reducehunger | $15,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Reduce Hungeremergency Aid | $15,000 |
| Embarc Inc Chicago, IL | Education | $12,000 |
| Resident Association of Greater Engelwood Chicago, IL | Community Organizingeconomic Development Activitiesyouth Programs & Advocacy | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle New York, NY | Supporting Israeli & Palestinian Parents Circle | $5,000 |
| Unblocked Engelwood Co Chicago Bunglow Association Chicago, IL | Repair homebuild communityraise awareness against segregation & house discrimination | $2,500 |
| Sweet Water Foundation Chicago, IL | Blightedneighborhooddevelopment | $1,500 |
| Clean Energy Trustevergreen Chicago, IL | Environment Protection | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,100,015 | $205,275 | $68,928 | $62,000 | 8 | $1,163,700 |
| 2023 | $963,668 | $263,106 | $59,116 | $56,000 | 6 | $907,700 |
| 2022 | $759,678 | $259,000 | $67,335 | $66,000 | 7 | $767,700 |
| 2021 | $568,013 | $600,013 | $32,845 | $32,000 | 4 | $232,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rebel Family Foundation is led by Jeremy Schaffer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy Schaffer
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faith Schaffer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schaffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rebel Family Foundation
How much does Rebel Family Foundation give each year?
Rebel Family Foundation gave $62K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 6 grants.
What is Rebel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rebel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rebel Family Foundation give grants?
Rebel Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (24%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Rebel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Rebel Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rebel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rebel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Depository ($15,000), Save the Children ($15,000) and Embarc Inc ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rebel Family Foundation?
Rebel Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What is Rebel Family Foundation's EIN?
Rebel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1811734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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