Chicago Educational Research Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-2346255 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$37K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$625K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Sholom | Las Vegas, NV | Congregation beth shalom, the spiritual home to more than 1150 member families, is the largest conservative synagogue on the north shore.… | $5,000 |
| Johnny's Ambassadors | Castle Rock, CO | Johnnys ambassadorsis on a mission to educate teens, parents, and communities about the dangers of todays high-thc marijuana on adolescent… | $3,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | Chicago, IL | An authentic jewish education that integrates independent learning with jewish values. | $2,500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center | Skokie, IL | The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal… | $2,500 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | Madonna mission is a not-for-profit organization providing education and resettlement support programs for refugee individuals and their… | $2,500 |
| Margaret R Baker Charitable Foundation | Rockingham, VA | Awards scholarships that are payable to educational institutions | $1,500 |
| Over the Rainbow Housing | Evanston, IL | Otr is an illinois non-profit organization dedicated to providing independent living solutions for individuals with physical disabilities. | $1,500 |
| Pcd Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | The primary purpose for starting the pcdf was to address severe unmet needs in the pcd patient community, including: diagnostic challenges,… | $1,500 |
| Soul City Church | Chicago, IL | Leading people into a transforming relationship with jesus. | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Helping americas heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children and by… | $1,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Through supportive care and education, the cancer wellness center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected… | $1,000 |
| Carfu - Chicago Area Rugby Football Union | Schaumburg, IL | Governing body for the illinois, indiana, iowa, michigan, minnesota, ohio, and wisconsin laus | $1,000 |
| Kleo Cummunity Family Life Center | Chicago, IL | To eradicate violence by breinging opportunity to those in need throught arts, culture, workforce | $1,000 |
| Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation | Livingston, NJ | Grants funds for holocaust eduction to schools nationwide | $1,000 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Shalva is the oldest independent, jewish domestic abuse agency in the united states. | $1,000 |
| Siena Military Club | Las Vegas, NV | Serves as a support network for military families, veterans, and students interested in joining the military or pursuing careers related to… | $1,000 |
| Ver International | Trussville, AL | Ver internationals mission is to help break cycles of poverty among the most vulnerable of honduras through programs ineducation,health and… | $1,000 |
| Youth Build of Lake County | North Chicago, IL | To provide underserved young adults with the education, training, and life skills necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better… | $1,000 |
| Ort America | New York, NY | Ort america transforms lives through education, fostering an innovative global network grounded in jewish values. | $745 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | A safe space for jewish students and events aimed at facilitating jewish traditions on college campuses | $500 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Rooted in the belief in collective action and collective responsibility, juf provides life-saving services and life-enriching experiences… | $500 |
| Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Israelis depend on magen david adom to save lives every day | $500 |
| Michigan Shores Club Foundation | Wilmette, IL | Sponsors scholarships and educational opportunities for michigan shores club employees and their families | $500 |
| Nami -National Alliance on Mental Illness | Los Angeles, CA | The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of americans affected by… | $500 |
| Shriners Children's Chicago | Chicago, IL | A pediatric specialty hospital serving children in orthopedics with care, treatment and rehabilitation services | $500 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Eliminate parkinson's disease in our lifetime | $500 |
| Friends of Idf | Chicago, IL | Raises funds for programs that support the health, well-being, and education of active duty israel defense forces soldiers, veterans, and… | $459 |
| Or Shalom | San Francisco, CA | Embraces jewish tradition and values while encouraging questioning and experimentation | $400 |
| Keshet | Newton, MA | Works for the full equality of lgbtq+ jews and our families in jewish life | $300 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Focuses on high-quality music instruction for kids and teens, offering group music classes, private lessons, and conservatory level… | $250 |
| St Paulanne Needy Family Fund | Glenview, IL | Answere the call of those in our parish and community who are in nancial crisis | $250 |
| Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart | Lake Forest, IL | Offers a unique and transformative high school experienceone where every element is intentionally designed to cultivate the gifts of each… | $250 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | The chicago botanic garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover. | $141 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support the people, technology, and policies that enable reliable information to be shared with the world. | $105 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,400 | 34 |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2346255
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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