Rebel Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$62K
+10.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-17.0% YoY
About Rebel Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rebel Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,100,015 | $963,668 | $759,678 |
| Revenue | $205,275 | $263,106 | $259,000 |
| Expenses | $68,928 | $59,116 | $67,335 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,163,700 | $907,700 | $767,700 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Food Depository ($15,000), Save the Children ($15,000), Embarc Inc ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SWEET WATER FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | BLIGHTEDNEIGHBORHOODDEVELOPMENT | $1,500 |
| FOOD DEPOSITORY CHICAGO, IL | REDUCEHUNGER | $15,000 |
| EMBARC INC CHICAGO, IL | EDUCATION | $12,000 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN FAIRFIELD, CT | REDUCE HUNGEREMERGENCY AID | $15,000 |
| CLEAN ENERGY TRUSTEVERGREEN CHICAGO, IL | ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION | $1,000 |
| RESIDENT ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ENGELWOOD CHICAGO, IL | COMMUNITY ORGANIZINGECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIESYOUTH PROGRAMS & ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| UNBLOCKED ENGELWOOD CO CHICAGO BUNGLOW ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | REPAIR HOMEBUILD COMMUNITYRAISE AWARENESS AGAINST SEGREGATION & HOUSE DISCRIMINATION | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE PARENTS CIRCLE NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORTING ISRAELI & PALESTINIAN PARENTS CIRCLE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY SCHAFFER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER SCHAFFER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FAITH SCHAFFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rebel Family Foundation?
Rebel Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rebel Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Rebel Family Foundation holds $1.1M in total assets with $205K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $62K in 2024.
Where does Rebel Family Foundation operate?
Rebel Family Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Rebel Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Rebel Family Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $62K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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