Nathan and Esther K Wagner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-4145039 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$455K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $15,000.
From the return
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
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | General support | $172,500 |
| Friends of Elnet | Skokie, IL | General support | $55,000 |
| American Israeli Education Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Standwithus | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $21,600 |
| Pef Israels Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Central Fund for Israel | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | Chicago, IL | General support | $14,130 |
| Braver Angels | New York, NY | General support | $14,000 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | Boulder, CO | General support | $14,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation - Illinois | Atlanta, GA | General support | $12,480 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | New York City, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy | New Rochelle, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ai for Good Foundation | Lewes, DE | General support | $4,000 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | General support | $4,000 |
| Institute for Therapy Through the Arts | Evanston, IL | General support | $4,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | General support | $4,000 |
| Joy As Resistance | Denver, CO | General support | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $455,210 | 21 |
| 2023 | $339,100 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513039349101381
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4145039
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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