George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4267872 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFREY RUBENSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 191 N WACKER DRIVE STE 1800, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3125212435 |
| JRUBENSTEIN@MUCHLAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $30,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Northbrook, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| Michigan Hillel | Ann Arbor, MI | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Hillel Foundation | Madison, WI | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $12,500 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $12,500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| World Ort | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $7,500 |
| Joan Bachs Bais Yaakov | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $7,500 |
| Jcfs | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Agency for Israel | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Bbyo | Washington, DC | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Prizmah | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601899349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4267872
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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