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The Neisser Family Fund is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1956. The principal officer is Cohen Gossman & Rosenson LLC. It holds total assets of $31K. Annual income is reported at $437K. Total assets have decreased from $147K in 2011 to $25K 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 California and Illinois. According to available records, The Neisser Family Fund has made 62 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $265K in 2020 to $210K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $544K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $133K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, New York, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$133K
Based on 20 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.
The Neisser Family Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, NY.
The Neisser Family Fund has distributed a total of $1M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $133K.
The Neisser Family Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Neisser Family Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Neisser | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sherwin A Zuckerman | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan M Grossman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$222K
Total Assets
$25K
Fair Market Value
$25K
Net Worth
$8K
Grants Paid
$210K
Contributions
$209K
Net Investment Income
$133K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulcrum Point New Music ProjectPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $26K | 2023 |
| Erickson InstitutePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Francis W Parker SchoolPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $16K | 2023 |
| Snow City ArtsPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture CenterPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Saratoga Springs, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Design Museum Of ChicagoPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Iit College Of ArchitecturePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Orange County Museum Of ArtsPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $13K | 2022 |
| Newport Beach Library FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Newport Beach, CA | $11K | 2022 |
| Architecture & Design SocietyPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Society For Contemporary Art (Art Institute Of Chicago)PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts CenterPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Snowmass Village, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Arts Orange CountyPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Santa Ana, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Angel City ChoralePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Merit School Of MusicPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Seneca Orange CountyPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Tustin, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Chicago ArchitecturePUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| South Coast RepertoryPUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $6K | 2020 |