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Elm Family Foundation is a private trust based in NORTHBROOK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Jonathan Y Jonas. It holds total assets of $54.2M. Annual income is reported at $9.3M. Total assets have grown from $11.8M in 2014 to $54.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, Elm Family Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $107K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $2M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $1M, with an average award of $228K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, New York, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$229K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 11 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.
Elm Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, NY.
Elm Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 17 grants. The median grant size is $107K, with an average of $228K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $1M.
Elm Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elm Family Foundation is headquartered in NORTHBROOK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Y Jonas | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$54.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$54.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$228K
Median Grant
$107K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of Chicago MedicineUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2023 |
| StandwithusUnrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $265K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Friends Of ElnetUnrestricted | Northbrook, IL | $185K | 2023 |
| Solomon Schecter Day SchoolUnrestricted | Northbrook, IL | $107K | 2023 |
| American Israel Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Washington Dc, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| The Birthright Israel FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Moriah CongregationUNRESTRICTED | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The IdfUnrestricted | New York, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Deerfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Israel Parasport CenterUNRESTRICTED | Northfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois ChicagoUnrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2022 |