Sam & Sara Mermelstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNiles, Illinois · EIN 20-0846315 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$940K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,860.
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
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misc Organized Charities | Niles, IL | Educational /social | $7,010 |
| American Friends of Darchei Noam | Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $6,300 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | Lincolnwood, IL | Welfare | $4,000 |
| Yeshiva Chasam Sofer | Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $3,600 |
| Congregation Emunas Yisroel | Brooklyn, NY | House of worship | $3,400 |
| Cong Zichron Avos | Brooklyn, NY | House of worshiphouse of worship | $2,860 |
| Congregation Khal Chasidim | Chicago, IL | House of worship | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | Food service non for profit | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | New York, NY | Welfare | $2,000 |
| Mifal Chesed | Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| Womens League for Comm Srvcs | Boston, MA | House of worship | $2,000 |
| Congregation Kehillath Jacob | Chicago, IL | House of worship | $1,500 |
| Congregation Agudath Israel | Caldwell, NJ | Educational non for profit | $1,220 |
| Chasdei Sara Toyba Inc | Lakewood, NJ | Religous non for profit | $1,000 |
| Chaverim Israel Family Services | Clifton, NJ | Medical aid non for profit | $1,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | New York, NY | Non for profit | $1,000 |
| Girls Town Jerusalem | Brooklyn, NY | Non for profit organziation | $1,000 |
| Mosdot Botoshan Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Non for profit | $1,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Non profit organization | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Bais Yisorel | Lakewood, NJ | Educatonal non for profit | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,390 | 20 |
| 2024 | $62,020 | 11 |
| 2023 | $101,670 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631909349101018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0846315
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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