B & D Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 42-1652722 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$229K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $100,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General operating support/annual gift | $20,000 |
| Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $20,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon | Nebagamon, WI | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago - Crown Family School of Social Work Policy and Prac | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $9,700 |
| National Public Housing Museum (Nphm) | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $9,650 |
| Little Samaritan Mission | Hallandale, FL | General operating support/annual gift | $8,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | General operating support/annual gift | $5,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Washington, DC | General operating support/annual gift | $1,000 |
| Southside Center of Hope (Fka St Martin de Porres House of Hope) | Chicago, IL | General operating support/annual gift | $1,000 |
| Women's Equity in Access to Care & Treatment (We-Actx) | San Francisco, CA | General operating support/annual gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,850 | 18 |
| 2023 | $252,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532979349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1652722
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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