Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6110603 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$113K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $917.
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
65% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $14,000 |
| Friends of Animal Care and Control | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $12,000 |
| Bright Directions | Lincoln, NE | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for Homeless | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $8,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $6,000 |
| Give Kids the World Village | Kissimmee, FL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | To further program services | $4,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $3,500 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $3,500 |
| Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter | Deerfield, IL | To further program services | $2,000 |
| Felines & Canines | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,800 |
| Alive Rescue | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To further program services | $1,000 |
| One Tail at a Time | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | To further program services | $917 |
| American Humane Society | Washington, DC | To further program services | $900 |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $850 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | To further program services | $700 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | To further program services | $700 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | To further program services | $700 |
| Women's Animal Center | Bensalem, PA | To further program services | $700 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $600 |
| Humane World for Animal | Washington, DC | To further program services | $600 |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center | Huntington, NY | To further program services | $600 |
| Northsore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | To further program services | $600 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | To further program services | $600 |
| West Suburban Humane Society | Downers Grove, IL | To further program services | $600 |
| Casey to the Rescue | Ovid, NY | To further program services | $550 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | To further program services | $500 |
| Bideawee | New York, NY | To further program services | $500 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Northbrook, IL | To further program services | $500 |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | To further program services | $500 |
| National Humane Education Society | Charles Town, WV | To further program services | $500 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $500 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $500 |
| Red Rover Pet Services LLC | Crystal Lake, IL | To further program services | $500 |
| Save a Pet Adoption | Grayslake, IL | To further program services | $500 |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs | Sherman Oaks, CA | To further program services | $500 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | To further program services | $500 |
| World Animal Protection | New York, NY | To further program services | $500 |
| Alaqua Animal Rights | Freeport, FL | To further program services | $400 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | To further program services | $400 |
| Hearts United for Animals | Auburn, NE | To further program services | $400 |
| Home for Life | Stillwater, MN | To further program services | $400 |
| Meals on Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $400 |
| Network for Animals | Oldsmar, FL | To further program services | $400 |
| Paws of War | Nesconset, NY | To further program services | $400 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | To further program services | $400 |
| Project K-9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | To further program services | $400 |
| Red Door Animal Shelter | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $400 |
| Rolling Dogs Farm | Lancaster, NH | To further program services | $400 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $400 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | To further program services | $365 |
| Care | Skokie, IL | To further program services | $300 |
| Charity Navigator | Harlan, IA | To further program services | $300 |
| Defenders of Animal Rights | Phoenix, MD | To further program services | $300 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | To further program services | $300 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,832 | 69 |
| 2024 | $97,600 | 65 |
| 2023 | $96,527 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601809349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6110603
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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