Robert Gluck Family Foundation
The Robert Gluck Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including Jewish community assistance organizations and educational institutions.
Robert Gluck Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Gluck Family Foundation gave $213K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,750
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +90.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,197
- -35.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,536,823
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert Gluck Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. There is no specific format for application materials, but organizations must provide proof of Section 501(c) exempt status. Awards are restricted to organizations other than private foundations or private operating foundations.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Gluck
Mailing address: 6037 N Monticello, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (847) 679-6251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Gluck Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Agudah Midwest ($75K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (43%), Michigan (35%), New York (11%), New Jersey (1%), and recipients with an unspecified state (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert Gluck Family Foundation gives
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 270% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $295K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Agudah Midwest South Haven, MI | Non-Specific | $75,000 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund Lincolnwood, IL | Non-Specific | $23,200 |
| Agudath Israel of Illinois Chicago, IL | Non-Specific | $20,900 |
| Yeshiva Migdal Torah | Non-Specific | $20,000 |
| Telshe Yeshiva Chicago, IL | Non-Specific | $13,000 |
| Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Chicago, IL | Non-Specific | $11,000 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | Non-Specific | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Boruch Chicago, IL | Non-Specific | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe Queens, NY | Non-Specific | $10,000 |
| Bais Yachov High School Chicago, IL | Non-Specific | $8,000 |
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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 | $1,536,823 | $548,475 | $222,472 | $212,750 | 19 | $212,750 | $535,188 | $78,773 |
| 2024 | $1,210,820 | $200,523 | $184,121 | $173,300 | 10 | $173,300 | $189,702 | $65,928 |
| 2023 | $1,295,679 | $662,598 | $304,612 | $233,300 | 8 | $233,300 | $301,309 | $45,604 |
| 2022 | $930,398 | $1,233,203 | $150,968 | $105,000 | 6 | $105,000 | $657,235 | $18,189 |
| 2021 | $500,766 | $-193,711 | $295,444 | $295,000 | 2 | $295,000 | $155 | $22,068 |
| 2020 | $167,083 | $-228,533 | $232,175 | $232,000 | 7 | — | $610 | $19,195 |
| 2019 | $241,011 | $416,978 | $277,651 | $272,000 | 8 | — | $72,062 | $14,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Gluck Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including schools and community organizations. For example, Chicago Chesed Fund describes its mission as raising and distributing funds, goods, food, and assistance to poverty-stricken people in the Jewish community. Agudath Israel of Illinois says it seeks to inspire, educate, protect, and provide financial relief for children and families of the Orthodox Jewish community in the Chicagoland area. Yeshiva Orch os Chaim Inc. describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary-school-aged children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $212,750. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $75,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Its largest listed awards included $75,000 to Camp Agudah Midwest, $23,200 to Chicago Chesed Fund, $20,900 to Agudath Israel of Illinois, and $20,000 to Yeshiva Migdal Torah. Other listed awards included $13,000 to Telshe Yeshiva, $11,000 to Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, and $10,000 each to Keren Olam Hatorah, Yeshiva Ohr Boruch, and Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Gluck as president and Leah Gluck as secretary.
Robert Gluck Family Foundation is led by Robert Gluck, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Gluck
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leah Gluck
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert Gluck Family Foundation
How much does Robert Gluck Family Foundation give each year?
Robert Gluck Family Foundation gave $213K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $173K across 10 grants.
What is Robert Gluck Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Gluck Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,197, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Gluck Family Foundation give grants?
Robert Gluck Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (35%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Robert Gluck Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Robert Gluck Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non-Specific" (19 grants).
Who are Robert Gluck Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Gluck Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Agudah Midwest ($75,000), Chicago Chesed Fund ($23,200) and Agudath Israel of Illinois ($20,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Gluck Family Foundation?
Robert Gluck Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Gluck Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including schools and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Gluck Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert Gluck Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert Gluck Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3995760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert Gluck Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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