Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-3481396 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$11K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$315
Total assets$170K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $118 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
53% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pritzker School of Law | Evanston, IL | Education - general fund | $2,500 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Education - general fund | $1,103 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Sarasota, FL | Arts - general fund | $1,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | New York, NY | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| Finca International | Washington, DC | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Medical - general fund | $500 |
| Neiu Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education - general fund | $500 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Communication - general fund | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Religious - general fund | $360 |
| Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | Medical - general fund | $360 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Fair Lawn, NJ | Human rights - general fund | $337 |
| North Shore Foundation | Mililani, HI | Environmental/Nature conservation - general fund | $315 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | Medical - general fund | $300 |
| The Friendship Circle | Fox Point, WI | Medical - general fund | $300 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | Education - general fund | $300 |
| Words Without Borders | Brooklyn, NY | Communication - general fund | $256 |
| Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary Inc | Myakka City, FL | Animal welfare - general fund | $150 |
| Jewish Center for Justice | Los Angeles, CA | Religious - general fundreligious - general fund | $118 |
| Maot Chitim | Northbrook, IL | Religious - general fund | $103 |
| Jewish Sacred Society | Chicago, IL | Religious - general fund | $100 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Education - general fund | $100 |
| Breast Health Sarasota Medical | Sarasota, FL | Medical - general fund | $50 |
| American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | Education - general fund | $50 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Environmental/Nature conservation - general fund | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,327 | 26 |
| 2022 | $25,003 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542939349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3481396
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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