The Fogelson Foundation
The Fogelson Foundation was a private foundation based in Palatine, Illinois. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was liquidated in December 2022, when all assets were transferred to a Fidelity donor-advised fund; it therefore appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
The Fogelson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fogelson Foundation gave $2.6M across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $145K), mostly in Ohio. 56% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,611,701
- +529.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- -47.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $145,095
- +1089.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fogelson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 675 N North Court Suite 450, Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (312) 993-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fogelson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund 1268416 ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 84 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Ohio (95%), Illinois (2%), California (2%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fogelson Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $251K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 44% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $415K (2021) to $2.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund 1268416 Cincinnati, OH | General | $2,490,251 |
| Clearbrook Rolling Meadows, IL | General | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Palm Springs Palm Springs, CA | General | $25,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Rockville Center, NY | General | $15,000 |
| The Artists Council Palm Desert, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago Northbrook, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Intonation Music Workshop Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Project Syncere Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Coachella Valley Repertory Cathedral City, CA | General | $5,000 |
| The Ember Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $187,107 | $2,635,990 | $2,611,701 | 18 | $2,620,316 | $174,433 | $63,665 |
| 2021 | $2,446,932 | $392,047 | $438,765 | $414,675 | 34 | $417,355 | $156,087 | $143,420 |
| 2020 | $2,494,514 | $-24,498 | $487,336 | $449,517 | 32 | — | $31,714 | $138,657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fogelson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2022 — 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 available records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations working in disability services, food assistance, theater, music education, engineering education, and Jewish cultural and community services.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Clearbrook says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through services including day programs, employment, residential care, and clinical services. Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago says it provides food and other necessities to help people in need celebrate Jewish life with dignity and joy. Coachella Valley Repertory describes itself as an educational, dramatic, and musical theater organization. Intonation Music Workshop says it provides music instruction, instruments, mentorship, and performance opportunities to children in low-income neighborhoods. Project Syncere says it provides educational and professional services to teachers and students, with a focus on engineering.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,611,701. The median grant was $5,000; grants ranged from $200 to $2,490,251. The largest grant, $2,490,251, went to Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised in Cincinnati, Ohio, for general purposes. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Clearbrook and $25,000 to the Foundation for Palm Springs; $15,000 each to United Jewish Appeal and the Artists Council; and $10,000 to Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Gerald W. Fogelson as president; Bruce Fogelson, Douglas Fogelson, and Molly Heilmann as directors; and Lori Fogelson as secretary-treasurer.
The Fogelson Foundation is led by Gerald W. Fogelson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gerald W. Fogelson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Fogelson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Fogelson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Heilmann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Fogelson
Secretary Tr
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Fogelson Foundation
How much does The Fogelson Foundation give each year?
The Fogelson Foundation gave $2.6M across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $415K across 34 grants.
What is The Fogelson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fogelson Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $145,095, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fogelson Foundation that year got $251K on average.
Where does The Fogelson Foundation give grants?
The Fogelson Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does The Fogelson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fogelson Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fogelson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fogelson Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund 1268416 ($2,490,251), Clearbrook ($25,000) and The Foundation for Palm Springs ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Fogelson Foundation fund?
The available records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations working in disability services, food assistance, theater, music education, engineering education, and Jewish cultural and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fogelson Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Fogelson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Fogelson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Fogelson Foundation's EIN?
The Fogelson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2902485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Fogelson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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