Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Riverwoods, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $6K.
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation at a glance
In short: Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation gave $6K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $804.375), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $6,435
- -34.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- -55.6% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $804
- +47.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $150
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $10K (2020). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,435 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $21 | $6,550 | $6,435 | 8 | $6,435 | — |
| 2020 | $6,529 | $-187 | $9,847 | $9,800 | 18 | — | $252 |
| 2019 | $16,563 | $5,308 | $4,847 | $4,750 | 18 | — | $4,730 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeffery Dreebin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reva Dreebin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation
How much does Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation give each year?
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation gave $6K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 18 grants.
What is Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation's typical grant size?
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $150, and its average grant was $804, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation give grants?
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (10%).
Does Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation's EIN?
Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4134460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
Live grants for the work Suzanne Dreebin Wilensky Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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