Donald Learner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4234622 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$39K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care for Real | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Argo Higher Education Foundation | Summit, IL | For Donald Learner Student-Athlete College Scholarship Support | $2,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Israels Environment | Dedham, MA | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Uptown Peoples Law Center | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| WBEZ Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,300 | 8 |
| 2023 | $8,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501849349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4234622
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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