Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTinley Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3559017 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | Support of the academic enrichment program in the engelwood neighborhood | $15,000 |
| Roseland Christian Ministries | Chicago, IL | Holiday food program | $7,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | chicago, IL | Help urban impoverished youth | $7,000 |
| National Kidney Fdn | Chicago, IL | Sponsor children at summer camp. | $6,000 |
| The People's Music School | Chicago, IL | Support the arts | $3,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Crestwood, IL | HOPE packs program | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Emergency relief | $1,000 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($82,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | $125,960 | 22 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349100232
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3559017
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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