Fund for Enlightment Inc
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-6063973 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$38K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Recipient discretion | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Chicago, IL | Recipient discretion | $10,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | Northbrook, IL | Recipient discretion | $10,000 |
| Hphs Giants Club | Highland Park, IL | Recipient discretion | $5,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Recipient discretion | $3,450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,450 | 5 |
| 2023 | $31,400 | 8 |
| 2022 | $31,300 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521349349105067
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6063973
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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