Posen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyElmhurst, Illinois · EIN 36-3675665 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$300
Total assets$999K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $750.
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
79% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts | Elmhurst, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Denver, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA | New York, NY | Organization's charitable purposes | $2,004 |
| B'nai B'rith International | North Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Boulder JCC | Boulder, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Organization's charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | New York, NY | Organization's charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Denver, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $900 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Organization's charitable purposes | $750 |
| Luvin Arms | Erie, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $750 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association | Boulder, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Local Reporting Lab Initiative Inc | Boulder, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $500 |
| Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital | Fort Collins, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $350 |
| Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Chicago Canine Rescue | Chicago, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Centennial, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Fried's Cat Shelter Inc | Michigan City, IN | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Humane Farming Association | San Rafael, CA | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Live Like Roo Foundation | Chicago, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Mountain Pet Rescue | Winter Park, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | Galt, CA | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Petsmart Charities | Phoenix, AZ | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Soul Dog Rescue | Fort Lupton, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Young at Heart | Woodstock, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $300 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Organization's charitable purposes | $250 |
| Colorado Tick-Bourne Disease Awareness | Salida, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $250 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | Boulder, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $250 |
| Stardust Animal Sanctuary | Richmond, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $250 |
| Wisconsin Bicycle Federation | Milwaukee, WI | Organization's charitable purposes | $250 |
| Chi Town Pitties Inc | Wheaton, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $200 |
| Foothills Animal Shelter | St Golden, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $200 |
| National Mill Dog Rescue | Peyton, CO | Organization's charitable purposes | $200 |
| Historic Boulder Inc | Wheaton, IL | Organization's charitable purposes | $150 |
| Loucity & Racing Foundation | Louisville, KY | Organization's charitable purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,054 | 39 |
| 2024 | $38,861 | 19 |
| 2023 | $35,729 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631769349100958
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3675665
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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