Rintels Family Foundation
Rintels Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, it made 26 grants totaling $93,922 to charitable organizations.
Rintels Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rintels Family Foundation gave $94K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,922
- -49.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,612
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,116,789
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rintels Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 141 W Jackson Blvd 2250, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 922-0062
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rintels Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hanley Foundation ($56K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 157 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 6% went to recipients in Florida. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rintels Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $435 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $185K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hanley Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $55,900 |
| Brookfield Zoo Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $6,500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $4,600 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $4,045 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $3,500 |
| Friends of Audubon Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $3,400 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $2,980 |
| WTTW Channel 11 Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $2,000 |
| Field Museum Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use by the Charity | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,116,789 | $373,923 | $143,264 | $93,922 | 26 | $115,172 | $352,011 | $113,070 |
| 2024 | $1,887,435 | $250,373 | $228,812 | $185,288 | 39 | $206,538 | $228,214 | $105,028 |
| 2023 | $1,847,973 | $77,395 | $108,122 | $86,761 | 33 | $96,761 | $81,031 | $108,817 |
| 2022 | $1,861,271 | $168,580 | $106,061 | $83,854 | 31 | $93,854 | $66,468 | $106,627 |
| 2021 | $1,798,752 | $-37,942 | $106,638 | $74,051 | 28 | — | $57,509 | $90,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rintels Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grantees describe a range of activities: Jewish Council for Youth Services provides educational and recreational programs for Chicagoland children and develops Jewish civic leaders; the Raymond F. Kravis Center presents performing arts and fosters arts education; and the Morton Arboretum collects, studies, displays, and conserves trees and other plants.
Other supported organizations describe work in cancer support and research. Cancer Wellness Center helps people affected by cancer cope with a diagnosis, while Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation invests in early-career doctors and innovative research. South Florida PBS describes its work as entertaining, enlightening, and educating its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $93,922. The median grant was $500; awards ranged from $6 to $55,900. Its largest grants included $55,900 to Hanley Foundation, $6,500 to Brookfield Zoo, $5,000 to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, and $4,600 to Jewish Council for Youth Services. The foundation also gave $4,045 to North Shore Congregation Israel and $3,500 to the Raymond F. Kravis Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eugene V Rintels as president and treasurer; Carol Rintels as secretary; and Phil Ryan, Deborah Weiner, Andrew Rintels, and Abbie Rintels as directors.
Rintels Family Foundation is led by Eugene V. Rintels, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene V. Rintels
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Andrew Rintels
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Deborah Weiner
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Abbie Rintels
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Phil Ryan
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rintels
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Eugene V Rintels (President / Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rintels Family Foundation
How much does Rintels Family Foundation give each year?
Rintels Family Foundation gave $94K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $185K across 39 grants.
What is Rintels Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rintels Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,612, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rintels Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Rintels Family Foundation give grants?
Rintels Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants), Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Rintels Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rintels Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rintels Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rintels Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hanley Foundation ($55,900), Brookfield Zoo ($6,500) and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rintels Family Foundation?
Rintels Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rintels Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grantees describe a range of activities: Jewish Council for Youth Services provides educational and recreational programs for Chicagoland children and develops Jewish civic leaders; the Raymond F. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rintels Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rintels Family Foundation's EIN?
Rintels Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0076648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Rintels Family 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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