Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3209007 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KEVIN O'KEEFE |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 N Wacker Drive Ste 3300, Chicago IL 60606 |
| Form and materials | Written |
| 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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Chicago, IL | Gidwitz Place | $300,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | School of Social Service Administration | $250,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Annual Campaign | $200,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Fund for the Future-PJ Library | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Israel Action Network | $100,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Chicago, IL | Anshe Emet Needs Assessment Study | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General Use | $50,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Israel Education Center | $50,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Ezra Multi Service Center | $45,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Miami, FL | Neurodevelopmental Health Services | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Annual Campaign | $25,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Student Field Trips | $25,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Chicago, IL | Annual Campaign | $20,000 |
| DonorsChooseOrg | New York, NY | General Use | $20,000 |
| Cara Collective | Chicago, IL | General Use | $15,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Musinc | Chicago, IL | Youth Outreach Programs | $7,500 |
| Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema | Highland Park, IL | General Use | $5,000 |
| From Pass Through K-1s | Chicago, IL | General Use | $56 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,337,556 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,692,545 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349100625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3209007
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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