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Also known as: C/O NATHAN M GROSSMAN & ASSOCIATES
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Karger Fund is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. The principal officer is Nathan M Grossman & Associates. It holds total assets of $96K. Annual income is reported at $4K. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2011 to $110K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 District of Columbia. According to available records, Karger Fund has made 52 grants totaling $89K, with a median grant of $768. Annual giving has decreased from $21K in 2020 to $14K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $54K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, Michigan, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$750
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
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.
Karger Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, MI.
Karger Fund has distributed a total of $89K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $768, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $10K.
Karger Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karger Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Karger | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan Grossman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank Karger Jr | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$17K
Total Assets
$110K
Fair Market Value
$110K
Net Worth
$98K
Grants Paid
$14K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4K
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$89K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$768
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Grayling Officers ClubPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Camp Grayling, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Washington InstitutePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Winnetka Congretional ChurchPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Lake Shore Country Club Education Fund - LsccefPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Glencoe, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of St LouisPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $250 | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Joffrey BalletPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Northshore University Health System FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| CommunityhealthPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $536 | 2022 |
| Lawyers For The Creative ArtsPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Adl MidwestPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Newyork, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| ShorePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Skokie, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| WttwPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Lewy Body Dementia AssociationPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Lilburn, GA | $250 | 2022 |
| Greencity MarketPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2022 |
| The CradlePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $250 | 2022 |
| Wounded WarriorPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Topeka, KS | $150 | 2022 |
| Camp Grayling Officer'S ClubPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Camp Grayling, MI | $5K | 2020 |
| Sga Youth & Family ServicesPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| PadsPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | North Chicago, IL | $1K | 2020 |
| Judicial WatchPUBLIC CHARITY SUPORT | Washington, DC | $300 | 2020 |