Leslie J Raffel Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4230133 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.4M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$201,922
Total assets$19.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $368,943.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | To establish an endowed chair in the institute for the study of contemporary antisemitism | $1,983,745 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | To establish an endowed chair in the institute for the study of contemporary antisemitism | $500,000 |
| Purdue for Life Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Gateway Building Project | $368,943 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | New York, NY | To provide funds for bio design lab | $250,000 |
| All Stars Project | New York, NY | Chicago development school for youth program | $201,922 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Fight the defamation of the Jewish people and others and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $100,412 |
| Chabad of Purdue Univ | West Lafayette, IN | Social support for students at purdue university | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Fight the defamation of the Jewish people and others and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $10,000 |
| All Stars Project | New York, NY | Chicago development school for youth program | $2,321 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,447,343 | 9 |
| 2024 | $803,447 | 7 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611639349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4230133
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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