Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 86-3914311 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$510K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,250 and $20,000.
From the return
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
21% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc | Wilmington, DE | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Primo Center | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $52,500 |
| The Digs Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $35,150 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | Carbondale, IL | General charitable purposes | $32,590 |
| Chicago Defender Charities | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Block Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Building Better Futures Foundation | Hicksville, NY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Guarneri | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Heph Foundation | Oak Park, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Wbez Chicago Public Radio | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Care for Real | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Idle Muse Theatre | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Kmac Museum Inc | Louisville, KY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Arts of Life | Chicago, IL | Generl charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Edward G Irving Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| School District 62 Education Foundation | Des Plaines, IL | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| Family Matters | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Noble Network of Schools | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| Ferris State Universitykendall College of Art | Grand Rapids, MI | General charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,250 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,250 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,240 | 28 |
| 2024 | $434,325 | 26 |
| 2023 | $282,420 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642049349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3914311
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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