Mendelson-Wolff Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-4000252 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$126K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $512 and $5,155.
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
29% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| Jewish United Fund USA | Rockville Centre, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $28,712 |
| Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Skyart | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $9,308 |
| Temple Sholom | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,155 |
| University of Chicago Booth | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Anshe Emet | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,128 |
| Grant Park Music Fest | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois - Champaign | Urbana, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Baby2babyorg | Los Angeles, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Marfan Foundation | Port Washington, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Ragdale | Lake Forest, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Restore Justice Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $512 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 |
| Chicago Jewish Historical Society | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $108 |
| Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | Exempt purpose of organization | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,198 | 17 |
| 2024 | $71,805 | 25 |
| 2023 | $68,525 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101666
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4000252
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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