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Also known as: C/O JENNIFER TENGELSEN
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Tengelsen Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Jennifer Tengelsen. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have decreased from $875K in 2011 to $155K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Tengelsen Family Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.1M in 2020 to $429K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $567K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$64K
Largest Grant
$567K
Based on 17 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.
Tengelsen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, GA, CO.
Tengelsen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $567K.
Tengelsen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tengelsen Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Tengelsen | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Lauren J Wolven | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erich Tengelsen | VICE-PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$532K
Total Assets
$155K
Fair Market Value
$155K
Net Worth
$155K
Grants Paid
$477K
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
$780
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaples Institute For Integrative CardiologyDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Deerfield, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Pilot LightDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Kazma Family FoundationDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boca Raton, FL | $500 | 2022 |
| Hispanic Scholarship FundDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Gardena, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabTENGELSEN FAMILY ADAPTIVE SPORTS | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2022 |
| Wolcott College PrepTUITION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $43K | 2022 |
| All Stars ProjectAFTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT HUB PROGRAM | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Nami ChicagoDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND NAMI WALK YOUTH PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $23K | 2022 |
| Playworks Education EnergizedST. JOHN DE LA SALLE SCHOOL TEAMUP PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $18K | 2022 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development CenterTHE MARSHALL FIRE FAMILY RELIEF FUND | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders FundUKRANIAN CHILDREN'S SUPPORT PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Chicago Hope AcademyEYE PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Cotopexi FoundationUKRAINE RELIEF PROGRAM | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| St Mary Of The AngelsDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| ThresholdsDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Sarett Nature CenterUPGRADING TRAIL STYSTEMS FOR ADA ACCESSABILITY | Benton Harbor, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Growing HomeDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Mt Carmel High SchoolDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| The Campanile FoundationDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| The CollectiveDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Experimental StationDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Arthritis FoundationDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| St Basil Greek Orthodox ChurchDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Hendeson County Hunger CoalitionDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hendersonville, NC | $500 | 2022 |
| Big GreenDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND PROGRAMS LOCATED IN CHICAGO | Broomfield, CO | $100K | 2021 |
| Wolcott College Prepartory SchoolTUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $43K | 2021 |
| St Mary Of The Angels SchoolDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| ContextosDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Mount Carmel High SchoolDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Beacon AcademyDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Evanston, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation IncSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Kennesaw, GA | $260K | 2020 |
| Salude Family Health CenterDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Fort Lupton, CO | $25K | 2020 |
| Parents For Peace And JusticeGRIEF AND TRAUMA 10 WEEK PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Hyde Park Day SchoolBRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Ryan Banks AcademyDONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | Alexandria, VA | $3K | 2020 |