The Grossinger Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6108185 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$186K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, MA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Institute of Soil and Soul | Glencoe, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Lyon Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,044 |
| Congregation Ohev Shalom | Maitland, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,026 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - Keren Kayemeth Leisrael - Inc | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Mod Collective | Winnetka, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando Inc | Winter Park, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| White Stork - United States Ltd | Winnetka, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,581 |
| For Autistic Kids Foundation | Glenview, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Pink Squirrels Critter Rescue Inc | Windermere, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,250 |
| Help Hope Live Inc | Radnor, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,901 | 19 |
| 2023 | $176,457 | 14 |
| 2022 | $192,345 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600449349100335
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6108185
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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