Maurice and Henry L Freund Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6069946 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $30,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $15,350 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | To further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Facing History | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Impact Grants | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County | Irvine, CA | To further charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $8,226 |
| American Jewish Committee | Philadelphia, PA | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon | Lake Nebagamon, WI | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Educ Ctr (Ilhmec) | Skokie, IL | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Santa Monica, CA | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Highland Park, IL | To further charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $3,200 |
| Missd Fundraising Event | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $3,052 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Latin School of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | To further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Msk Giving) | New York, NY | To further charitable goals | $1,800 |
| Merage Jewish Community | Irvine, CA | To further charitable goals | $1,800 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,030 |
| Cawc Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Ccc Chicago Survivors | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Portland, OR | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (Home) | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Legal Center | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Margaret's Village | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Marwen Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Open Books | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Old Irving Park Association | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Resilience | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Start Early | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Stand Up for Kids | Decatur, GA | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Underdog Heroes Rescue | Riverside, CA | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | To further charitable goals | $1,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $550 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | To further charitable goals | $500 |
| Care for Real | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $500 |
| Casa of Cook County | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $500 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $500 |
| Common Pantry | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $500 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $500 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | To further charitable goals | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,418 | 67 |
| 2023 | $241,489 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6069946
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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