Edelson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4328987 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
73% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Exempt function | $8,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Exempt function | $6,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Global Sanctuary for Elephants | Brentwood, TN | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Chicago, IL | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | Exempt function | $5,000 |
| The Gorilla Foundation | Redwood City, CA | Exempt function | $4,500 |
| Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge | Tyler, TX | Exempt function | $4,500 |
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, TN | Exempt function | $4,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Exempt function | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Exempt function | $4,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs | Smithtown, NY | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Four Corners Equine Rescue | Aztec, NM | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservatory | Arlington, VA | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Noah's Rest | Zion, IL | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Safe Humane Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Exempt function | $3,000 |
| Equine Advocates | Charham, NY | Exempt function | $2,500 |
| Best Friends | Nanab, UT | Exempt function | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $97,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $83,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641669349100159
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4328987
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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