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Also known as: C/O GENE MACKEVICH
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Joseph And Helen Komarek Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Howard N Schwartz. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $449K. Total assets have grown from $930K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Joseph And Helen Komarek Foundation has made 194 grants totaling $386K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $112K in 2020 to $67K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $132K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $6K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 32 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.
Joseph And Helen Komarek Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 194 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, DC.
Joseph And Helen Komarek Foundation has distributed a total of $386K across 194 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $6K.
Joseph And Helen Komarek Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joseph And Helen Komarek Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Mackevich | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Mackevich | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard Schwartz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Butler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Butler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$73K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$67K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$59K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
194
Total Giving
$386K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueSTOP DEFAMATION | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Shelter IncPROVIDE HOUSING FOR ABUSED CHILDREN | Arlington Heights, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Christopher HouseEDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense ForcANNUAL APPEAL | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth ProgramsHELP DISADVANTAGE YOUTH | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S HospitalHELP CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Cradles To CrayonsHELP CHILDREN EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| The Holocaust Memorial Foundation OHELP PEOPLE REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST | Skokie, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Wttw-Channel 11PUBLIC BROACASTING SERVICE | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| CawcANNUAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Willow HouseHELP FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM GRIEF | Bannockburn, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationHELP PEOPLE NEEDING HOSPITAL CARE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Family RescuePROVIDE SERVICE TO FAMILY DOMESTIC C | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Mogen David AdomMEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AidsANNUAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Child & Family ServicesENHANCE PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Omni YouthPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO CHILD | Buffalo Grove, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardensANNUAL APPEAL | Glencoe, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes FoundationHELP CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM DIABETE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Osher Lifelong LearningLIFE LONG LEARNING PROJECT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'S HospitalPROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AT ST | Santa Ana, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation OfPROVIDE HELP TO CHILDREN WITH BRAIN | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cancer Wellnes CenterANNUAL FUND | Northbrrok, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Juf Israel EmergencyANNUAL APPEAL | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersPROVIDE URGENT MEDICAL CARE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Hadley School For The BlindHELP PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND | Winnetka, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Larabida Childrens0 HospitalCHILDREN WITH LIFE LONG MEDICAL ISSU | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumHOLOCAUST MEMORY ALIVE | Washignton, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| National Multiple SclerosisHELP PERSONS AFFECTED BY MS | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Morton ArboretumANNUAL FUND | Lisle, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtANNUAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Familial DysautonomiaHELP PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM FAMILIAL | Buffalo Grove, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Rehab Institute Of ChicagoPROVIDE REHABILITATIVE CARE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Chicago Children'S AdvocacyCHILD PROTECTION SERVICE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesPROVIDE EDUCATION TO WORKING POOR | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense ForcesCARE FOR THOSE THAT PROTECT ISRAEL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |