Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$197.4M
Foundation funders
77
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago?
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($122.1M), Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Inc ($31.3M), Circle of Service Foundation ($3.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $197.4M in grants to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2026) to $72.2M (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
What grants has Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sheldon and Freda Robinson Charitable | EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS | $45,500 |
| 2025 | Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | To support a range of nonprofit organizations which address humanitarian, health and welfare | $44,382,915 |
| 2025 | Northwestern University | Support for community organization | $1,600,000 |
| 2025 | Shure Charitable Trust Created Uw of Sidney N Shure | ROSE SHURE MEMORIAL FUND, SARNOFF CENTER FOR JEWISH GENETICS, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HILLEL, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HILLEL, FUND FOR THE FUTURE, LIVESECURE | $1,470,000 |
| 2025 | Rose Family Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,064,528 |
| 2025 | The Mandeko Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $800,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $559,660 |
| 2025 | Michael Reese Health Trust | FUND FOR INNOVATION IN HEALTH, RALPH R & MINERVA ROSE FUND (TO JCFS CHICAGO) | $548,894 |
| 2025 | Goodman Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $541,270 |
| 2025 | Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Tamar & Jonathan Koschitzky Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $480,000 |
| 2025 | Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $375,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $343,355 |
| 2025 | Hillels of Illinois Endowment Foundation | TO SUPPORT HILLELS OF ILLINOIS PROGRAM | $272,468 |
| 2025 | Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust | SUPPORT OF THE JERUSALEM (ISRAEL) PRESS CLUB | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Sierra Club Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE CHARLES E. AND DEBORAH FRANK FAMILY FUND. | $247,904 |
| 2025 | Harry Seigle Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $242,500 |
| 2025 | Glickman Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $130,500 |
| 2025 | Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Program Grant | $101,066 |
| 2025 | BLS Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $63,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $58,214 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $58,214 |
| 2025 | The Swartzbergzoller Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,100 |
| 2025 | Charles & Audrey Dann Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $33,600 |
| 2025 | Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Program Grant | $33,250 |
| 2025 | Sisyphus Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Program Grant | $27,932 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $25,838 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago?
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($122.1M), Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Inc ($31.3M), Circle of Service Foundation ($3.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $197.4M in grants to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago between 2023–2026.
Who is Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago's largest funder?
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is the largest recorded funder of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, with $122.1M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago received?
IRS 990 filings record $197.4M in grants to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago across 200 grants from 77 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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