The Ember Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$818K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Ember Foundation?
The Ember Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Leonian Charitable Trust ($468K), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($263K), Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation ($33K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $818K in grants to The Ember Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonian Charitable Trust | $468,250 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $263,003 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | $33,268 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc | $20,500 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | $12,200 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,200 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Fogelson Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation | $4,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Richard and Diane Weinberg | $3,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Perlman Family Foundation | $1,040 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $342K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
What grants has The Ember Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $37,773 |
| 2025 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,450 |
| 2024 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,200 |
| 2024 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $2,750 |
| 2024 | Richard and Diane Weinberg | MADE FOR GENERAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $36,900 |
| 2023 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $3,750 |
| 2023 | Richard and Diane Weinberg | MADE FOR GENERAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Perlman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $540 |
| 2023 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250 |
| 2022 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $283,250 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc | GENERAL DONATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2022 | The Fogelson Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $2,200 |
| 2022 | The Perlman Family Foundation | EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| 2021 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $31,000 |
| 2021 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,750 |
| 2020 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $30,800 |
| 2020 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,018 |
| 2020 | Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc | GENERAL DONATIONS | $6,500 |
| 2020 | Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2019 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $65,000 |
| 2019 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $51,080 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ember Foundation?
The Ember Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Leonian Charitable Trust ($468K), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($263K), Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation ($33K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $818K in grants to The Ember Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Ember Foundation's largest funder?
Leonian Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Ember Foundation, with $468K across 4 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has The Ember Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $818K in grants to The Ember Foundation across 31 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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