Chern Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 87-3202211 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$844K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $102,698.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Speaks | New York, NY | Donation towards exempt purpose | $327,670 |
| Third Way Institute | Washington, DC | Donation towards exempt purpose | $250,899 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $126,690 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation towards exempt purpose | $102,698 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $102,292 |
| Finca International Inc | Washington, DC | Donation towards exempt purpose | $100,621 |
| Camp Out for Kids | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $10,250 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Donation towards exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | New York, NY | Donation towards exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| The Giving Back Fund | Boston, MA | Donation towards exempt purpose | $5,113 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Bethel United Ministries | Evanston, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $3,604 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,110,337 | 15 |
| 2024 | $1,142,760 | 11 |
| 2023 | $343,284 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3202211
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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