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Senser Foundation is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $23K. Annual income is reported at $622K. Total assets have decreased from $2.5M in 2012 to $9K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Senser Foundation has made 81 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $629K and $1.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $163K, with an average award of $33K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, District of Columbia, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$163K
Based on 22 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.
Senser Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, IL, DC.
Senser Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 81 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $33K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $163K.
Senser Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Senser Foundation is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerrold Senser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$715K
Total Assets
$9K
Fair Market Value
$9K
Net Worth
$9K
Grants Paid
$629K
Contributions
$693K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$967
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$33K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| America GivesPROMOTE AND FACILITATE PHILANTHROPY IN THE US AND ISRAEL | New York, NY | $130K | 2023 |
| The ArkHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $90K | 2023 |
| Jewish Women InternationalEMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS TO THRIVE IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS | Washington, DC | $70K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundsEDUCATION | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| The Good People FundOPERATIONAL/FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SMALL, GRASS-ROOTS PROGRAMS | Millburn, NJ | $45K | 2023 |
| Shalom Task ForcePROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of KidumEDUCATION | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Maot Chitim Of Greater ChicagoFOOD SERVICE, FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS | Northbrook, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| The Jewish PocetEDUCATION | Skokie, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of DemocraciesRESEARCH INSTITUTES AND/OR PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| ShalvaFAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTERS AND SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan ChicagoCOMMUNITY FUNDS/TRUSTS AND FEDERATED GIVING PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice OrganizationENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisPROMOTE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND FAMILY PLANNING | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Neighbors For Environmental JusticeEDUATE, ADVOCATE, AND ORGANIZE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Everthrive IlliniosREPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, POLICY ACTION AND SYSTEM CHANGE | Chicago, IL | $9K | 2023 |
| Camp Young Judaea MidwestSUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of KolotEDUCATION | New York, NY | $105K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Ghetto Fighters' Museum IncSTUDY/RESEARCH OF THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST | New York, NY | $55K | 2022 |
| Organization For The Resolution Of AgunotELIMINATION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE IN THE JEWISH DIVORCE PROCESS | New York, NY | $55K | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund OperatingDEVELOP AND SUPPORT EMERGING NONPROFIT AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS | Washington, DC | $35K | 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman InstituteEDUCATION | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Avodah The Jewish Service Corps IncVOLUNTARISM PROMOTION | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish Women'S Foundation Of Metropolitan ChicagoCOMMUNITY FUNDS/TRUSTS AND FEDERATED GIVING PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2022 |
| American Jewish CommitteeINTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AND NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERGROUP/RACE RELATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Hear Scholarship FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, AWARDS | Glenview, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Jumpstart LabsDEVELOP AND SUPPORT EMERGING NONPROFIT AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2022 |