Livney Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3734084 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$137K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $20,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Medical Research | $51,000 |
| Cure CMT | Eatonton, GA | Provides support for individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease | $50,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Natural Resources and Wildlife Conservation | $12,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | Legal Services | $2,000 |
| Glenkirk | Northbrook, IL | Programs for Adults with Mental Disabilities | $1,000 |
| Rally For the Cure | Callas, TX | Breast Cancer Awareness | $750 |
| Noah's Rest | Zion, IL | Animal Rescue | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,250 | 8 |
| 2024 | $118,482 | 14 |
| 2023 | $162,316 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102824
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3734084
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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