Edward Fein Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7792987 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7.9M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$400,000
Total assets$234.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400,000 and $500,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $5,010,101 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General | $500,000 |
| Gainesville Jewish Student Foundation Dba Uf Hillel | Gainesville, FL | General | $500,000 |
| The Jewish Education Project | Manhattan, NY | General | $400,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | Manhattan, NY | General | $400,000 |
| Mem Global | Charlotte, NC | General | $400,000 |
| M2 the Institute for Experiential Jewish Education | Manhattan, NY | General | $400,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston | Waltham, MA | General | $125,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General | $125,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,860,101 | 9 |
| 2024 | $3,500,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101898
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7792987
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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