M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 37-1451001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$500
Total assets$47K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | West Hill, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General operating support | $500 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $200 |
| Red Arrow Camp Foundation | Woodruff, WI | General operating support | $100 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,900 | 10 |
| 2024 | $13,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,066 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601959349100810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1451001
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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