Appelbaum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3098604 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$31K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$32K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | Chicago, IL | Hospital. | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Community Services. | $7,500 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | Chicago, IL | Education. | $5,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | General. | $3,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General Fund. | $1,800 |
| University of Chicago Booth School | Chicago, IL | Education. | $1,500 |
| National MS Society | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | General Fund. | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Normal, IL | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,300 | 9 |
| 2023 | $58,900 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104871
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3098604
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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