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Bednyak Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Miller Cooper & Co Ltd. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $625K. Total assets have grown from $2.7M in 2019 to $4.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Bednyak Family Foundation has made 76 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $79K in 2021 to $488K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $493K distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $103 to $250K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, California, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$360
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bednyak Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 76 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, CA.
Bednyak Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 76 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $103 to $250K.
Bednyak Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bednyak Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bednyak | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alexis Bednyak | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Vassilatos | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jerry Bednyak | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
76
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Of ChicagoContribution | Chicago, IL | $156K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Israel NavyContribution | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| American Israel Education FoundationContribuiton | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa Center For AdvancementContribution | Iowa City, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Share Out Spare PurchaseContribution | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S HospitalContribution | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanical GardenContribution | Glencoe, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Treshholds ChicagoContribution | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of ChicagoContribution | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust MuseumContribution | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoContribution | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomContribution | Glencoe, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer FoundationContribution | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Mod CollectiveContribution | Winnetka, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoContribution | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Lyon Family FoundationContribution | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The IdfContribution | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Illinois PolicyContribution | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Twist Out CancerContribution | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Service Of GlencoeContribution | Glencoe, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Greenbay TrailContribution | Glencoe, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| WalmartContribution | Glencoe, IL | $526 | 2023 |
| Arthritis FoundationContribution | West Allis, WI | $525 | 2023 |
| The People'S Music SchoolContribution | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| ShalvaContribution | Chicago, IL | $360 | 2023 |
| Paw For PatrickContribution | Lake Forest, IL | $350 | 2023 |
| Childrens Oncology GroupContribution | Monrovia, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Glencoe Public LibraryContribution | Glencoe, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| The Grace NetworkContribution | Glenview, IL | $103 | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeContribution | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| The Children'S Oncology GroupContribution | Monrovia, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Jewish Child & Family ServicesContribution | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Des Moines Art CenterContribuiton | Des Moines, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| Embarc ChicagoContribution | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Smile Of The ChildContribution | Moschato | $10K | 2022 |
| Urban InitiativeContribution | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Invest For KidsContribution | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish United FundContribution | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Greater Gallatin United WayContribution | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science & IndustryContribution | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterContribution | Montgomery, AL | $1K | 2022 |