Senser Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-7611461 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$416K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Gives | New York, NY | Promote and facilitate philanthropy in the US and israel | $120,000 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | Empower residents to share in community building | $50,000 |
| Fuente Latina | Miami, FL | Provide educational programs and events to spanish language speakers regarding the middle east | $40,000 |
| Moving Traditions | Elkins Park, PA | Inspire youth to to a life of jewish commitment and learning | $40,000 |
| Jewish Women International | Washington, DC | Empower women and girls to thrive in healthy relationships | $30,000 |
| Red Tent Fund | Arlington, VA | Provide access to womens' healthcare guided by jewish values | $30,000 |
| Bnai Abraham-Zion Congregation (Glasser Preschool) | Oak Park, IL | Promote preschool education | $11,000 |
| Camp Young Judaea Midwest | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Community funds/trusts and federated giving program | $10,000 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | Chicago, IL | Environmental justice | $10,000 |
| Neighbors for Environmental Justice | Chicago, IL | Eduate, advocate, and organize local community for environmental causes | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Family violence shelters and services | $10,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | Research institutes and/or public policy analysis | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Promote affordable access to reproductive health care and family planning | $7,500 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Human services | $5,400 |
| Jewish Free Loan Chicago | Chicago, IL | No-Interest loans to individuals for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416,400 | 18 |
| 2023 | $629,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542489349100514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7611461
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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