Harry & Bessy Rosenburg Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPo Box Chica, Illinois · EIN 36-7139417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$272K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 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
26% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Skokie, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Adl | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $11,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Studies | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Elgin, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund - Israel | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Maot Chitim | Northbrook, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Americal Friends of Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | Mcclean, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Aid & Rescue Inc | Boone, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| No Shame on U | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,600 |
| Camp Ramah | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center | Skokie, IL | General support | $2,800 |
| Northfield Food Pantry | Glenview, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Youth Services of Glenviewnorthbrook | Glenview, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Fasd United | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,400 | 26 |
| 2023 | $247,800 | 19 |
| 2022 | $196,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610379349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7139417
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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