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Edlis-Neeson Foundation Nfp is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Stefan T Edlis. It holds total assets of $14M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have decreased from $31.7M in 2011 to $14.8M 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Colorado and New York. According to available records, Edlis-Neeson Foundation Nfp has made 44 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $975K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $633K, with an average award of $72K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Colorado, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$237K
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.
Edlis-Neeson Foundation Nfp primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, CO.
Edlis-Neeson Foundation Nfp has distributed a total of $3.2M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $72K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $633K.
Edlis-Neeson Foundation Nfp typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edlis-Neeson Foundation Nfp is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Gael Neeson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| D Thomas Dunton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Donelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$14.8M
Fair Market Value
$14.8M
Net Worth
$14.8M
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$791
Distribution Amount
$750K
Total: $283K
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$72K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PathfindersUNRESTRICTED | Aspen, CO | $2K | 2020 |
| New MuseumUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $633K | 2022 |
| Aspen Music FestivalUNRESTRICTED | Aspen, CO | $155K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $105K | 2022 |
| Aspen InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Aspen Art MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Aspen, CO | $47K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Jewish Museum Of ViennaUNRESTRICED | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Tate Americas FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $12K | 2022 |
| Renaissance SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2022 |
| WttwwfmtUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art MiamiUNRESTRICTED | Miami, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky MountainsUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $500 | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $65K | 2021 |
| Chicago Opera TheaterUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| The University Of Colorado FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Aurora, CO | $12K | 2021 |
| Anderson Ranch Art CenterUNRESTRICTED | Snowmass Village, CO | $5K | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf CoastUNRESTICTED | Houston, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| The Buddy ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2020 |
| Chicago Foundation For WomenUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Aspen Public RadioUNRESTRICTED | Aspen, CO | $5K | 2020 |
| Habitat For HumanityUNRESTRICTED | Americus, GA | $1K | 2020 |