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Also known as: C/O WM DOYLE JR WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
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Conduit Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Winston & Strawn Llp. It holds total assets of $506K. Annual income is reported at $23.3M. Total assets have decreased from $22.2M in 2011 to $506K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Conduit Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $12.1M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $3.4M in 2020 to $8.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $2.2M, with an average award of $379K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Connecticut, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$326K
Largest Grant
$1.9M
Based on 22 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.
Conduit Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, CT.
Conduit Foundation has distributed a total of $12.1M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $379K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $2.2M.
Conduit Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Conduit Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David A Messer | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William M Doyle Jr | V.P, SEC. & TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David B Brainson | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$26.1M
Total Assets
$506K
Fair Market Value
$506K
Net Worth
$506K
Grants Paid
$26.1M
Contributions
$21.6M
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$12.1M
Average Grant
$379K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Israel EducationGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundsGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Manhattan Jewish ExperienceGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $2M | 2022 |
| The American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Gv Bk Fd - Giving Group CommunityGENERAL PURPOSES | Los Angeles, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Shalem FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of The UsviGENERAL PURPOSES | St Thomas, VI | $400K | 2022 |
| The Central Fund Of IsraelGENERAL PURPOSES | Cedarhurst, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Uja Federation GreenwichGENERAL PURPOSES | Greenwich, CT | $110K | 2022 |
| The Foundation For Defense Of DemocraciesGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Of GreenwichGENERAL PURPOSES | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Israel Emergency AllianceGENERAL PURPOSES | Culver City, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Westchester Hebrew High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Mamaroneck, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Israel Scholarship Education FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $46K | 2022 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $36K | 2022 |
| Eilat Charities IncGENERAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| The Jewish National FundGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $250K | 2020 |
| American Friends Of HerzogGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $80K | 2020 |
| Joseph Slifka Center For JewishGENERAL PURPOSES | New Haven, CT | $50K | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Shavei YisraelGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |