S Edward Marder Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-6157038 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$82K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie State Legal Services Inc | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Family Resource Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Evergreen Shared Housing | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Frank Lentz Foundation Ltd | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | Libertyville, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Youthbuild Lake County | North Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Waukegan, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | College Park, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| United Way of Lake County | Gurnee, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Deerfield, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| The Pilgrim Chamber Players | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,350 | 27 |
| 2024 | $78,750 | 25 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630449349100613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6157038
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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