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Leslie J Raffel Foundation is a private corporation based in GURNEE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. It holds total assets of $9.2M. Annual income is reported at $16.2M. Total assets have grown from $28K in 2011 to $1M 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, California and Indiana. According to available records, Leslie J Raffel Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $276K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $191K in 2023 to $70K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Indiana and New York and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 6 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.
Leslie J Raffel Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, NY, IL.
Leslie J Raffel Foundation has distributed a total of $276K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K.
Leslie J Raffel Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Leslie J Raffel Foundation is headquartered in GURNEE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kramer | Vice President | $19K | $0 | $19K |
| Marshall Gerber | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harry M Kramer | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert G Gerber | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$155K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$70K
Contributions
$75K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$137K
Total: $789K
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$276K
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueFight the defamation of the Jewish people and others and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | New York, NY | $35K | 2024 |
| Sigma Alpha MuScholarships and support services for students | Carmel, IN | $10K | 2024 |
| Purdue UniversityGateway Building Project | West Lafayette, IN | $25K | 2024 |
| Purdue For Life FoundationBUILD ENGINEERING LAB FOR PURDUE UNIVERSITY | West Lafayette, IN | $200K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomSOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES | Glencoe, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Acts Of Kindness CabaretSUPPORTS THE LOCAL ART COMMUNITY | Wheeling, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als FoundationALS RESEARCH | Skokie, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Sigma Alpha Mu Prior Year Voided ChSCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | Carmel, IN | N/A | 2023 |