Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund
The Susan and Jerome Ettelson Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1960, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$98K
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
65
-12.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+15.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds educational, social service, and medical services. Its grantmaking reflects a commitment to supporting organizations working in these core areas.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. In the most recent fiscal year (ending February 2025), the fund made 78 grants totaling approximately $63,800, with an additional $12,800 distributed to The Anti-Cruelty Society and $10,000 to Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking in the Chicago area and Illinois region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of February 2025:
- Total Assets: $315,012
- Total Revenues: $65,861
- Total Expenses: $102,117
- Investment Income and Dividends: $47,357
The foundation operates with no employees and relies on investment income as a primary revenue source, with investment income and dividends representing the majority of annual revenues.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN S ETTELSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM S ETTELSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN R ETTELSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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