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Division Fund is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. The principal officer is Kevin Okeefe. It holds total assets of $14.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have decreased from $18.3M in 2011 to $14.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Division Fund has made 45 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1.1M in 2020 to $1.7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $500K, with an average award of $86K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and New York and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$66K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 18 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.
Division Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Division Fund has distributed a total of $3.9M across 45 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $86K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $500K.
Division Fund is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (363209007) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Division Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teri Gidwitz | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Horwood | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betsy Gidwitz | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin O'Keefe | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$14.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueAnnual Campaign | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundIsrael Emergency Fund | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish ElderlyGidwitz Place Renovation | Chicago, IL | $290K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoSchool of Social Service Administration | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan ChicagoAnnual Campaign | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Rehabilitation Institute Of ChicagoNew Research Hospital | Chicago, IL | $125K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGeneral Use | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeAnnual Campaign | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| DonorschooseorgGeneral Use | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Old Town School Of Folk MusicGeneral Use | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Chicago Festival Of Israeli CinemaGeneral Use | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| From Pass Through K-1sGeneral Use | Chicago, IL | N/A | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metroploitan ChicagoIsrael Action Network | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan ChicagoEzra Multi Service Center | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution Portrait GalleryNational Portrait Gallery | Washington, DC | $125K | 2020 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education CenterTake A Stand CenterSpecial Exhibit | Skokie, IL | $50K | 2020 |
| Chicago Community Trustunited Way Of Metro ChicagoChicago Community COVID19 Response Fund | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2020 |