George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities
Historical FunderArlington Heights, Illinois · EIN 36-3689650 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4M
Organizations funded150
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$47.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEORGE M EISENBERG FOUNATION CHARIT |
|---|---|
| Address | 2340 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60005 |
| Phone | 8479810545 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED. SUBMIT LETTER SUMMARIZING REQUEST AND CONTANING LEGAL NAME OF ORGANIZATION ALONG WITH FOLLOWING: IRS DETERMINATION LETTER SUMMARY OF SPECIFIED PROJECT OR NEED HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION INTENDED USE OF FUNDS LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LATEST CERTIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDING DETAIL OF GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXENSES, LIST NAMES, TITLE AND AMOUNTS OF FIVE HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS, FUND RAISING EXPENSES AND PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES |
| Deadlines | APRIL 30TH OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE ONLY APPROVED FOR 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS |
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
4% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Social assistance | $1,275,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $530,000 |
| Northwestern University for Feinberg School of Medicine Office Development | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $520,000 |
| Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $500,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $180,000 |
| Northwest Community Health Services Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | Social assistance | $143,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Inc | Springfield, IL | Social assistance | $30,000 |
| 360 Youth Services | Naperville, IL | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home Philip Center in Bloomingdale | Geneva, IL | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Nw Indiana | Oak Brook, IL | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Rochester Mn Inc | Rochester, MN | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| LA Rabida Childrens Hospitality and Recreational Center | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Rochster Mn | Rochester, MN | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Midwest Inc | Rochester, MN | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life Inc | Rochester, MN | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Maryville Academy the Eisenberg Campus | Des Plaines, IL | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Beyond Hunger | Oak Park, IL | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Community Health NFP | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Philoptochos Society (Fiend of of the Poor) of St Nectarios | Palatine, IL | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Philoptochos Society of St John the Baptist | Des Plaines, IL | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| The Ark Inc | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $9,000 |
| Margaret's Village | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $8,500 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network Illinois | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Oak Park and River Forest Infant Welfare Society the Childrens Clinic Iws | Oak Park, IL | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Palatine, IL | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Cool Ministries | Waukegan, IL | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Easter Seals Dupage and the Fox Valley Region | Villa Park, IL | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Imd Guest House Foundation | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Sister House | Oak Park, IL | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| South Suburban Pads | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Will Grundy Medical Clinic | Joliet, IL | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Home of the Sparrow Inc | Mchenry, IL | Social assistance | $7,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women Inc | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $7,000 |
| Homehousing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $6,000 |
| Mutual Ground Inc | Aurora, IL | Social assistance | $6,000 |
| A Just Harvest | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Allicias House | Beecher, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Glen Ellyn, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Chicago Lights | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless Inc | Evanston, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Crisis Center for South Suburbia | Tinley Park, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Disable Patriot Fund | Tinley Park, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Dupage Pads Inc | Wheaton, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Family Rescue | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach Marquard Center | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | Carlsbad, CA | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House--- Illinois | Addison, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Center | Wheeling, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Hephzibah Children's Home Association | Oak Park, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Housing Forwad | Maywood, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Housing Options for the Mentally Ill in Evanston | Evanston, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Howard Area Community Center | Chicago, IL | Social assistance | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 150 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,965,000 | 150 |
| 2023 | $3,699,413 | 154 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3689650
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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