The 4JD Family Foundation
The 4JD Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Glencoe, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $52K.
The 4JD Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The 4JD Family Foundation gave $99K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,492
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,437
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $30,617
- -41.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The 4JD Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois ($30K). Together the top 8 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The 4JD Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2022) to $133K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois Skokie, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals (Afins) New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable | $19,332 |
| Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Congreg Ezra-Habonim Northbrook Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $5,860 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 | $30,617 | $129,675 | $100,063 | $99,492 | 8 | $99,492 | $51,861 | $388 |
| 2024 | $51,969 | $230,079 | $82,388 | $82,200 | 7 | $82,200 | $114,415 | $500 |
| 2023 | $10,318 | $2,074 | $133,670 | $133,040 | 12 | $133,040 | $1,926 | $3,238 |
| 2022 | $141,914 | $100,738 | $42,496 | $41,765 | 9 | $41,765 | $1,549 | $5,144 |
| 2021 | $91,465 | $94,889 | $121,468 | $120,245 | 13 | $120,245 | $27,920 | $6,917 |
| 2020 | $128,044 | $81,897 | $80,127 | $73,673 | 7 | — | $25 | $6,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 4JD Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $388 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The 4JD Family Foundation is led by James Rabinowitz, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Rabinowitz
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ada Rabinowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darcee Rabinowitz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karyn Esterman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Gornikowski
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The 4JD Family Foundation
How much does The 4JD Family Foundation give each year?
The 4JD Family Foundation gave $99K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 7 grants.
What is The 4JD Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The 4JD Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,437, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The 4JD Family Foundation give grants?
The 4JD Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The 4JD Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The 4JD Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The 4JD Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The 4JD Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois ($30,000), American Friends of Israel Navy Seals (Afins) ($20,000) and Jewish United Fund ($19,332), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The 4JD Family Foundation?
The 4JD Family Foundation reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $388 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The 4JD Family Foundation?
The 4JD Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Glencoe, IL. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The 4JD Family Foundation's EIN?
The 4JD Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4714861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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