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Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Mr Robert Feitler. It holds total assets of $40.7M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have grown from $34.8M in 2019 to $42.2M 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois has made 227 grants totaling $15.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $3M in 2021 to $4.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8.4M distributed across 108 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $68K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Maryland, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$70K
Largest Grant
$1.2M
Based on 46 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.
Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 227 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, MD.
Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois has distributed a total of $15.5M across 227 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $68K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Smart Family Foundation Of Illinois is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Feitler Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Hoehn-Saric | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Feitler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Feitler | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.6M
Total Assets
$42.2M
Fair Market Value
$87.7M
Net Worth
$42.2M
Grants Paid
$4.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.6M
Distribution Amount
$4M
Total: $32.4M
Total Grants
227
Total Giving
$15.5M
Average Grant
$68K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community HealthHEALTH SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Francis W Parker SchoolOTHER ACTIVITIES DIRECTED TO INDIVIDUALS | Chicago, IL | $700K | 2023 |
| The Univeristy Of ChicagoCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $329K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyHEALTH SERVICES | Rye Brook, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Kenyon CollegeCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Gambier, OH | $270K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationHEALTH SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Madison, WI | $200K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Museum Of ArtCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Baltimore, MD | $135K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Baltimore, MD | $135K | 2023 |
| Vassar CollegeCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Poughkeepsie, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre CoCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $124K | 2023 |
| Players Philanthropy FundCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Chicago Sinai CongregationCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Barnard CollegeCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park ZooCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Grant Park Music FestivalCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| University School Of MilwaukeeCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Milwaukee, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Field MuseumCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Norwood SchoolCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Bethesda, MD | $55K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Wesleyan UniversityCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Middletown, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Arts Club Of ChicagoCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Uniting Voices ChicagoCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Mercersburg AcademyCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Mercersburg, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Student Conservation Association (Sca)NATURE PRESERVATION | Charlestown, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| Colby CollegeCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Waterville, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Columbia University Medical CenterHEALTH SERVICES & EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun SafetyCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Horizons Greater WashingtonCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Highland Park, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The ParksCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Art CenterCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Newberry LibraryCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| OpenlandsNATURE PRESERVATION | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| WttwCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Lawrence AcademyCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Groton, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Teach For America - Greater Chicago Northwest IndianaCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | San Fransisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ten Chimneys FoundationCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Genesee Depot, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art MiamiCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Miami, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversityCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Goucher CollegeCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Kohl Children'S MuseumCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Glenview, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Merit School Of MusicCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Women'S Sports FoundationCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S FoundationHEALTH SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| St Chrysostom'S Day SchoolCULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |