Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation
Historical FunderDeerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-3927187 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$300K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $1,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAURY FERTIG |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 BRIERHILL ROAD, DEERFIELD IL 60015 |
| Phone | 8479407130 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO STANDARD FORM. SUBMIT A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION UNDER IRC 170(C) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $143,286 |
| Jewish Federation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $67,697 |
| University of Illinois Hillel | Champaign, IL | Support general operations | $17,000 |
| The Ember Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $9,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue | Highland Park, IL | Support general operations | $7,909 |
| Social Good | Richmond, CA | Support general operations | $5,775 |
| Friends of the Idf | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $5,375 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Northbrook, IL | Support general operations | $5,165 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Giving What We Can USA Inc | Wilminton, DE | Support general operations | $3,150 |
| Camera | Boston, MA | Support general operations | $2,800 |
| Effective Altruism | Berkeley, CA | Support general operations | $2,100 |
| Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed | Lincolnwood, IL | Support general operations | $1,900 |
| Friends of Elnet | Northbrook, IL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Jewish Education Team Inc | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Opendormedia | Sunrise, FL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Trumbull, CT | Support general operations | $1,445 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Conover, WI | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | New York, NY | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Philadelphia, PA | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute | Washington, DC | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Un Watch | Washington, DC | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Zachor Legal Institute | Bozeman, MT | Support general operations | $860 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $600 |
| The Rok Family Shul - Chabad Downtown Jewish Center Miami | Miami, FL | Support general operations | $576 |
| Usc Annual Giving | Los Angeles, CA | Support general operations | $540 |
| America Gives Inc | New York, NY | Support general operations | $500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah Inc | New York, NY | Support general operations | $500 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | New York, NY | Support general operations | $500 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Support general operations | $400 |
| Torahub | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $400 |
| Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $395 |
| Ikar | Los Angeles, CA | Support general operations | $363 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Support general operations | $300 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Support general operations | $250 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $250 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Miami, FL | Support general operations | $226 |
| United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism | New Yokr, NY | Support general operations | $212 |
| Hillel at Fiu | Miami, FL | Support general operations | $200 |
| Hebrew Theological College | Skokie, IL | Support general operations | $180 |
| Jewish Pocet | Skokie, IL | Support general operations | $180 |
| Midtown Torah Forum | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support general operations | $180 |
| The Stuart I Raskas Friendship Circle Illinois NFP | Northbrook, IL | Support general operations | $180 |
| Usc Shoah Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $180 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | New York, NY | Support general operations | $180 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $150 |
| Illinois Economic Policy Institute | LA Grange, IL | Support general operations | $150 |
| Kansas Policy Institute | Overland Park, KS | Support general operations | $150 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Support general operations | $150 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $135 |
| Art Institue of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $115 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | New York, NY | Support general operations | $100 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities of the Cis Inc | New York, NY | Support general operations | $100 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Support general operations | $85 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support general operations | $36 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | Milwaukee, WI | Support general operations | $36 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299,861 | 58 |
| 2023 | $317,132 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3927187
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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