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Ernsteen Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BUFFALO GROVE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Joseph Ernsteen. It holds total assets of $180K. Annual income is reported at $45K. Total assets have decreased from $299K in 2011 to $209K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Ernsteen Family Foundation has made 144 grants totaling $85K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $42K and $44K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $3K, with an average award of $593.229. The foundation has supported 85 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Virginia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$634
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 69 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.
Ernsteen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 144 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, VA.
Ernsteen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $85K across 144 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $593.229. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $3K.
Ernsteen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ernsteen Family Foundation is headquartered in BUFFALO GROVE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Ernsteen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Ernsteen | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Ernsteen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Ernsteen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$48K
Total Assets
$209K
Fair Market Value
$393K
Net Worth
$209K
Grants Paid
$44K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$33K
Distribution Amount
$19K
Total: $22K
Total Grants
144
Total Giving
$85K
Average Grant
$593.229
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
85
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Kennesaw, GA | $750 | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $550 | 2023 |
| HadassahUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth JudeaUNRESTRICTED | Long Grove, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Rye Brook, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Mds (Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation Inc)UNRESTRICTED | Yardville, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County IlUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Bronx, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Congregation B'Nai Jehoshua Beth ElohimUNRESTRICTED | Deerfield, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Wayforward ResourcesUNRESTRICTED | Middleton, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute Of ReligionUNRESTRICTED | Cincinnati, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Curry CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Milton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Park-Vermillion County Humane SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Hillsdale, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Macular Degeneration Research (Brightfocus Foundation)UNRESTRICTED | Clarksburg, MD | $950 | 2023 |
| North Lawndale College PrepUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education CenterUNRESTRICTED | Skokie, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| American Heart Association IncUNRESTRICTED | Dallas, TX | $750 | 2023 |
| Pathways For AchievementUNRESTRCITED | Wheaton, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Skokie, IL | $750 | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $700 | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc - Save ElephantsUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $575 | 2023 |
| Feed The ChildrenUNRESTRICTED | Oklahoma City, OK | $550 | 2023 |
| The Mast Cell Disease Society Inc (The Mastocytosis Society)UNRESTRICTED | Sterling, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Leukemia Research FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Northfield, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| World Food Program UsaUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Midwest Austrailian Sheperd RescueUNRESTRICTED | Ringwood, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| National Kidney FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Camp RamahUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Smile Train IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Oconomowoc, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project IncUNRESTRICTED | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| World Jewish CongressUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $450 | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksUNRESTRICTED | Princeton, NJ | $450 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $400 | 2023 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Short Hills, NJ | $350 | 2023 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To HungerUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $350 | 2023 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (Aspca)UNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $325 | 2023 |
| Orphans Of The StormUNRESTRICTED | Riverwoods, IL | $325 | 2023 |
| March Of DimesUNRESTRICTED | Arlington, VA | $300 | 2023 |
| CareUNRESTRICTED | Atlanta, GA | $250 | 2023 |
| Crohn'S & Colitis Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Jewish Deaf Resource CenterUNRESTRICTED | Hartsdale, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Lambda Legal Defense And Education FundUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |