Bernard Heerey Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 14-1840613 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$122,195
Total assets$87.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $80,000 and $177,500.
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
3% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $334,931 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $260,400 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | Skokie, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $241,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $240,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | Skokie, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $212,200 |
| Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School | Skokie, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $200,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Northbrook, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $177,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $176,700 |
| Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $164,860 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $150,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $143,636 |
| De LA Salle Institute | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $138,310 |
| The Selfhelp Home | Chicago, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $130,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $122,195 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Chicago, IL | Fellowships to worthy students | $122,000 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $120,000 |
| Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed Inc | Lincolnwood, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $115,000 |
| Highsight | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $100,000 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | Skokie, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $85,580 |
| Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $80,000 |
| Chabad of Champaign-Urbana NFP | Champaign, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $80,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago-Uiuc Hillel | Champaign, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $80,000 |
| The Society of the Sisters of Christian Charity | Wilmette, IL | Assistance to the elderly | $75,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $61,663 |
| Mundelein Seminary | Mundelein, IL | Scholarships to worthy students | $57,983 |
| Tamid Israel Investment Group | Grand Rapids, MI | Fellowships to worthy students | $24,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,692,958 | 26 |
| 2023 | $3,049,927 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349102088
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1840613
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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