Golub Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3870052 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$191K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $22,500.
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
18% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Contribution to outreach and hunger help | $65,000 |
| The Goldie Initiative | Buffalo Grove, IL | General support | $49,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Neurological surgery department (research) | $22,500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chcago, IL | Patient emergency fund | $17,500 |
| Giordana Dance Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Tgthr | Boulder, CO | Connect with youth living in unsafe conditions with stable housing and to end youth homelessness | $7,500 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin | Evanston, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Chicago, IL | Intermediary between chicagoans with extra furniture and those who need it. they provide furnishing packages to clients | $5,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | Classical music education | $4,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Chicago, IL | Provide training and job placement in construction to individuals from chicago's most under-resourced neighborhoods | $3,000 |
| Nami Chicago | Chicago, IL | Sponsorship of the 2025 light the darkness gala supporting mental health advocacy, education & support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $177,125 | 10 |
| 2023 | $211,792 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349100039
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3870052
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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