Tenzer Fam Foudnation Established 12202012 As a Wholly Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7613423 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$146K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
64% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General purposes | $55,000 |
| Artis-Naples | Naples, FL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | Estes Park, CO | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control (Fcacc) | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Mds Foundation | Yardville, NJ | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | Cedar Grove, WI | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General purposes | $2,280 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Bensenville, IL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Fgcu Academy | Naples, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | Mendham, NJ | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Anan Harmon Chapter Nsdar | Glen Ellyn, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Williams Bay, WI | General purposes | $500 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $250 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Lake Geneva, WI | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,130 | 25 |
| 2024 | $117,980 | 25 |
| 2023 | $3,061,227 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7613423
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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