Bednyak Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 82-2471114 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$352K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 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
26% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $70,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Contribuiton | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy | New York, NY | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers | Northbrook, IL | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Childrens Oncology Group | Monrovia, CA | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $20,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Contribution | $11,392 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Treshholds Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Share out Spare Purchase | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $6,500 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,589 |
| Invest for Kids Inc | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,150 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Npo | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lyon Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Ray of Hope | Haverstraw, NY | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Mod Collective | Winnetka, IL | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Illinois Policy | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Afah Rayzeit | New York, NY | Contribution | $1,027 |
| Family Service of Glencoe | Glencoe, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Ascension Illinois | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Chinati | Marfa, TX | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Northshore Congretional Israel | Glencoe, IL | Contribution | $600 |
| Friends of the Greenbay Trail | Glencoe, IL | Contribution | $500 |
| Nscf | White Plains, NY | Contribution | $500 |
| Paw for Patrick | Lake Forest, IL | Contribution | $385 |
| Keen Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $379 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $360 |
| Friends of Glencoe Public Library | Glencoe, IL | Contribution | $250 |
| Friends of the IDF | New York, NY | Contribution | $210 |
| All Kids Play | Northbrook, IL | Contribution | $150 |
| Chicago Jewish Alliance | Skokie, IL | Contribution | $56 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $352,048 | 38 |
| 2023 | $488,335 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532809349100638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2471114
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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