Eisen Family Foundation
Historical FunderWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-4469984 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEPHEN J EISEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 WESTMOOR ROAD, WINNETKA IL 60093 |
| Phone | 7085943100 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORM. SUBMIT LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION WITH A COPY OF ORGANIZATION'S IRC SEC. 501(C)(3) LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE USED TO FURTHUR CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, ELEEMOSYNARY, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS ENDEAVORS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General operating | $75,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | General operating | $75,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | General operating | $75,000 |
| Dare2tri | Chicago, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cradle to Crayons | Chicago, IL | General operating | $6,000 |
| Driehaus Museum | Chicago, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $235,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4469984
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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