Cagan Foundation
Historical FunderSkokie, Illinois · EIN 81-4009868 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEFFREY CAGAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 3856 OAKTON STREET, SKOKIE IL 60076 |
| Phone | 8473248922 |
| JEFF@CAGAN.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANTING APPLICATION ALONG WITH A STATEMENT SUMMARIZING THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST, THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS, AND HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. ALSO, GRANTEES SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, FORM 1023 APPLICATION, LAST TWO YEARS FORM 990, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA (IF AVAILABLE), MOST CURRENT INTERNALLY PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR CURRENT YEAR AND BUDGET AS REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED YEAR ROUND. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAY MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF INTEREST: DISEASES AND THEIR CURES, DISABILITY, ELDERLY, FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS - IN PARTICULAR JEWISH FAITH, HEALTHCARE, AND PET RESCUE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Refuah Health | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $225,000 |
| Chabad of South Orlando | Orlando, FL | General operating purposes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Atereth Yehoshua | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Congregation Bhh Kesser Maariv Al | Skokie, IL | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| SPCA Florida | Lakeland, FL | General operating purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicago Center for Torah and Chesed | Lincolnwood, IL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $180,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522459349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4009868
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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