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Fund For Enlightment Inc. is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. It holds total assets of $883K. Annual income is reported at $104K. Total assets have grown from $518K in 2011 to $895K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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, Fund For Enlightment Inc. has made 18 grants totaling $89K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $26K and $31K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 14 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.
Fund For Enlightment Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, UT.
Fund For Enlightment Inc. has distributed a total of $89K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
Fund For Enlightment Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is APPROVAL TIME FOR DONATION WILL BE MADE IN TWO MONTHS.
Fund For Enlightment Inc. is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Drexler | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Drexler | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$33K
Total Assets
$895K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$895K
Grants Paid
$31K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$18K
Distribution Amount
$52K
Total: $886K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$89K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Skokie, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Hphs Giants ClubRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoindationRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Madison, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Glencoe, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| All Laced Up AthleticsRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Lagrange, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Highland Park, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Salt Lake Climbers AllianceRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| KeshetRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Northbrook, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Kwoe FoundationRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationRECIPIENT DISCRETION | Madison, WI | $6K | 2020 |