Lynne and Barry Handwerker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlencoe, Illinois · EIN 85-2306225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$60K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$843K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,045 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund | $30,000 |
| Make a Wish | Chicago, IL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | General fund | $5,045 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,045 | 4 |
| 2023 | $54,620 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542869349101304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2306225
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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