THE EMBER FOUNDATION EXISTS TO AID, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE THE JEWISH FAITH AND CULTURAL OBSERVANCES THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS, TORAH OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$392K
+19.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+4.6% YoY
About The Ember Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Ember Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $392K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,228,721 | $1,116,806 | $950,875 |
| Revenue | $534,499 | $511,205 | $722,065 |
| Expenses | $422,584 | $352,218 | $649,337 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $30,694 | $460 | $125 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Torah Out-reach Assistance Hub ($275,000), Project 613 ($75,000), Agudath Israel of Illinois ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL | CAMP NEGEELAH | $7,000 |
| JEM MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| JEWISH EDUCATION TEAM CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| J-LIFE OUTREACH INC CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| PROJECT 613 CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| TORAH OUT-REACH ASSISTANCE HUB CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $275,000 |
| YISRAELINK ORGANIZATION INC CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| NCSY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN ALBIN | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| STEVEN FEIGER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOEL FRIEDLAND | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER KUPFERBERG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SANFORD BARR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY GREENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW LAPPIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JORDE NATHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY NEMETZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ROSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACQUES AARON PREIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ember Foundation?
The Ember Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Ember Foundation?
As of 2024, The Ember Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $534K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $392K in 2024.
Where does The Ember Foundation operate?
The Ember Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Ember Foundation award?
In 2024, The Ember Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $392K — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Ember Foundation's EIN?
The Ember Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8674232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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