Kovler Family Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6152744 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.6M
Organizations funded120
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$143.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Kovler Family Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 875 N Michigan Ave Suite 3400, Chicago IL 606111958 |
| Phone | 3126645050 |
| Form and materials | It is recommended that a 1 to 2 page written proposal and a copy of your determination letter be submitted.No Specific Form Required. |
| Deadlines | By Mid - November to be considered for the current year. |
| Restrictions | No Restrictions. Typical Grant Awarded is between $1,000 - $5,000 |
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
34% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.Donated 2 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) stock… | $2,008,149 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $770,223 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $400,000 |
| PCD Foundation | Rochester, NY | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $353,333 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $281,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $220,000 |
| Invest For Kids Inc | Chicago, IL | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $175,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | Washington, DC | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $100,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Highland Park, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $55,500 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $50,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $50,000 |
| Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Mem Hospital-Kovler Ce | Chicago, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $50,000 |
| Dragonfly Foundation Chicago | Cincinnati, OH | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $30,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $28,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $26,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $25,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Chicago, IL | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $20,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $20,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $20,000 |
| International Community Foundation | National City, CA | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $20,000 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| LEARN Charter School Network | Chicago, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Dare2tri Paratriathalon Club | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Millennium Park Inc | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $10,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Chicago, IL | Religious-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $8,905 |
| Lakeview Pantry-Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $8,000 |
| Playing For Change Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| 112 Education Foundation | Highwood, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Indian Trail School PTO NFP | Highland Park, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Wolcott School | Chicago, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Cancer For College | San Diego, CA | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Saint Ann's School | Brooklyn, NY | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| FarmLink Project | Los Angeles, CA | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Loaves Fishes Community Services | Naperville, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Chica | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Timonium, MD | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | New York, NY | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Friendship Center | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| MPN Foundation | Carol Stream, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Children's Oncology Services Inc | Chicago, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| Friends of ELNET | Chicago, IL | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $3,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School | Chicago, IL | Education-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $3,000 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $3,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Medical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $3,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | Children's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 120 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 71 grants to individuals ($541,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $5,491,851 |
| PCD Foundation | Rochester, NY | To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $666,667 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | Washington, DC | To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,611,710 | 194 |
| 2023 | $5,847,949 | 196 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6152744
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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