Mardell Family Charitable Fdn
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4191712 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$15K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$300
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $569.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General donation | $3,550 |
| Chicago Humanities | Chicago, IL | General donation | $3,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General donation | $1,300 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General donation | $1,000 |
| Har' El Congregation | Palm Desert, CA | General donation | $900 |
| Temple Shalom | Chicago, IL | General donation | $600 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General donation | $569 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | General donation | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | General donation | $450 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | General donation | $400 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General donation | $300 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | General donation | $300 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General donation | $300 |
| Golshim L'chaim - Ski to Live | Aspen, CO | General donation | $300 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Sdesert, CA | General donation | $250 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General donation | $220 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Chicago, IL | General donation | $200 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General donation | $200 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General donation | $200 |
| Asc | Ashburn, VA | General donation | $100 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General donation | $100 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | General donation | $100 |
| Limbs for Life | Oklahoma City, OK | General donation | $100 |
| Reach Out and Read | Boston, MA | General donation | $100 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | General donation | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,239 | 26 |
| 2024 | $6,230 | 22 |
| 2023 | $3,995 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631429349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4191712
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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