David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 47-6500826 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$54.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $170,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Medicine | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,025,000 |
| StandWithUs | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $265,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $205,000 |
| Friends of Tel-Aviv Sourasky | Edison, NJ | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $170,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $122,200 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Birthtright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Moriah Congregation | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Conover, WI | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Stand Strong | Buffalo Grove, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High School | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Cove School | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Beber Camp | Mukwonago, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Hillel | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Israel Tennis & Education | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,439,800 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,042,959 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101870
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6500826
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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