The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 36-7280667

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $264K. Net investment income was $646K.

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & at a glance

In short: The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & gave $264K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $38K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$264,229
+4.1% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
7
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$37,747
+4.1% vs 2025
Median grant
$37,747
Total assets
$2,794,174
+14.2% vs 2025
Primary geography
Illinois (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2026

Muscular Dystrophy: $38KMuscular Dystrophy$38KAnshe Emet Synagogue: $38KAnshe Emet Synagogue$38KThe Kagan Home for: $38KThe Kagan Home for$38KAmerican Cancer Society: $38KAmerican Cancer Society$38KJewish Federation of: $38KJewish Federation of$38KTemple Sholom of: $38KTemple Sholom of$38KLittle City Foundation: $38KLittle City Foundation$38K

The largest 2026 recipient was Muscular Dystrophy ($38K). Together the top 7 received $264K.

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

35<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoOklahoma CityPalatineTucson

How The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 172% of 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

$0$100K$200K$300K7 grants2021 7 grants2022 7 grants2023 7 grants2024 7 grants2025 7 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2021) to $264K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $264K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Muscular Dystrophy Tucson, AZGeneral Support$37,747
Anshe Emet Synagogue Chicago, ILGeneral Support$37,747
The Kagan Home for Chicago, ILGeneral Support$37,747
American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OKGeneral Support$37,747
Jewish Federation of Chicago, ILGeneral Support$37,747
Temple Sholom of Chicago, ILGeneral Support$37,747
Little City Foundation Palatine, ILGeneral Support$37,747
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$2,794,174$664,007$316,032$264,2297$291,805$645,650$169,661
2025$2,446,158$334,639$303,309$253,7757$279,232$311,387$170,232
2024$2,414,418$237,946$283,792$237,5107$260,929$218,279$158,615
2023$2,461,303$119,328$295,885$248,2207$272,428$99,630$163,803
2022$2,638,148$160,999$310,663$258,6787$268,916$123,695$195,067
2021$2,784,570$99,050$270,513$226,6957—$78,354$171,138

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s only listed officer is The Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • The Northern Trust Company

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $31K (2021) → $43K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

The Northern Trust Company — Trustee: $43KThe Northern Trust…Trustee$43K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $43K, to The Northern Trust Company (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &

How much does The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & give each year?

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & gave $264K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $254K across 7 grants.

What is The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s typical grant size?

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s median grant in 2026 was $37,747, and its average grant was $37,747, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & give grants?

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & gives mostly in Illinois: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (14%) and Oklahoma (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).

Does The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s largest grantees?

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s largest 2026 grantees include Muscular Dystrophy ($37,747), Anshe Emet Synagogue ($37,747) and The Kagan Home for ($37,747), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &?

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson & reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s EIN?

The Sara Horrell Edelstein & Joseph Judson &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7280667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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