Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6033583 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$31.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | REBECCA MERVIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 3033 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO IL 60657 |
| Phone | 3125004319 |
| RMERVIS@HEMMELSTEIN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, INCLUDE PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishkan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Religious | $105,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | Charity | $100,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Charity | $100,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | Charity | $60,000 |
| John Howard Association | Chicago, IL | Education | $55,000 |
| Equal Hope | Chicago, IL | Charity | $50,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | New York, NY | Charity | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Charity | $50,000 |
| Rashi School | Dedham, MA | Education | $50,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Charity | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Skokie, IL | Religious | $35,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Charity | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Chicago, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Bumblee Agency | Chicago, IL | Charity | $20,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | Chicago, IL | Charity | $20,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | Charity | $20,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charity | $20,000 |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
| Heartland Alliance | Chicago, IL | Charity | $15,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
| Raices | San Antonio, TX | Charity | $15,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | Austin, TX | Charity | $15,000 |
| The Florence Project | Tuscon, AZ | Charity | $15,000 |
| Uic Urban Health Early Outreach Program | Chicago, IL | Education | $15,000 |
| Heartland Human Care Services | Chicago, IL | Charity | $12,500 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Ammud | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jdc | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Liberation Fund Co Proteus Fund | Amherst, MA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jews of Color Initiative | Berkley, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Keshet | Skokie, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Oceana | Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Reach | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Studio Museum Harlem | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Svara | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Access Living | Chicago, IL | Charity | $7,500 |
| Ancona School | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | Lincolnwood, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Equality Illinois | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hyde Park Day School | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jcfs | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Women's Archive | Brookline, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Kedzie Center | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Nettlehorst School | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Spertus Institute | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,312,000 | 69 |
| 2023 | $1,214,500 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512949349100331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6033583
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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