The Bertha & Henry Brownstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6149407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$5,354
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$160
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jdrf | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $3,729 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $400 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General & unrestricted | $300 |
| Art Institute | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $160 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $125 |
| We Are Here Holocaust Fd | Los Angeles, CA | General & unrestricted | $100 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Fund | Chicago, IL | General & unrestricted | $40 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,354 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 26, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202400869349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6149407
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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