The Super Jake Foundation
The mission of the Super Jake Foundation is to fund research to find a cure for neuroblastoma, a rare and deadly form of pediatric cancer, and to provide assistance to families with children with cancer.
The Super Jake Foundation at a glance
In short: The Super Jake Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $781,924
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Super Jake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Chicago ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Super Jake Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $175K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support Pediatric Cancer Research Programs | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $781,924 | $266,537 | $243,957 | $100,000 | 1 | $314 |
| 2023 | $751,642 | $61,574 | $82,377 | — | — | $430 |
| 2022 | $770,529 | $323,530 | $120,726 | $50,000 | 1 | $417 |
| 2021 | $568,086 | $131,033 | $229,521 | $175,000 | 1 | $406 |
| 2020 | $665,387 | $79,055 | $38,950 | — | — | $365 |
About The Super Jake Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Super Jake Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Gurnee, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $782K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $314.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Super Jake Foundation is led by Mathew Widman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mathew Widman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Lang
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Ludden
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Gilland
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan May
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hatten
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica McKay
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacia Borello
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hillbback
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Moseley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann-Fahey Widman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ann Widman (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jessica Balaram (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Widman (2020) — President
- Former: Meghan May (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Super Jake Foundation
How much does The Super Jake Foundation give each year?
The Super Jake Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Super Jake Foundation?
The Super Jake Foundation reported $782K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
What is The Super Jake Foundation?
The Super Jake Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Gurnee, IL. It holds $782K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Super Jake Foundation operate?
The Super Jake Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Super Jake Foundation's EIN?
The Super Jake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2568963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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