The Lehman-Stamm Family Fund
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4267578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$859K
Organizations funded106
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL LEHMAN KKP GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 W MONROE STREET SUITE 3750, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 8473282383 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED. A LETTER IS SUFFICIENT. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE EXISTS. |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE QUALIFIED UNDER IRS SEC 170(C). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Services | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $70,000 |
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $37,500 |
| Northlight Theater | Skokie, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $25,000 |
| Npr Foundation | Washington, DC | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $25,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $20,000 |
| Chicago Media Project | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $17,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| New Israel Fund | San Francisco, CA | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of Aclu Reproductive Rights Project | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $15,000 |
| AIDS Fdtn Chgo | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | New York, NY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Evanston Scholars | Evanston, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Il Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Queer Nightlight Community | Brooklyn, NY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $12,500 |
| Aclu Foundation of Taxes | Houston, TX | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Aclu National Gay and Lesbian Project | New York, NY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Elpc | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Equality Illinois Education Fund | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Fnd | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Voices for Peace | Berkeley, CA | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Org | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| National Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights | San Francisco, CA | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Nijc | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Ppil | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Refugee One | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of Aclu | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Victory Institute | Washington, DC | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Wellspring Health Access | Casper, WY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $10,000 |
| Tides Center - Palastine Legal | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $8,500 |
| James B Moran Center | Eanston, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $8,000 |
| American Constitution Society | Washington, DC | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Equal Hope | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Icirr | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Repro Tlc | Berwyn, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $7,500 |
| Bend the Arc | New York, NY | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Chicago House | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Community Health | Harvey, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Evanston Northshore YWCA | Evanston, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Council Urban Affairs | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| National Abortion Foundation | Washington, DC | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| National Public Housing Museum | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
| Neighbors for Environmental Justice | Chicago, IL | All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization. | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 106 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $858,535 | 106 |
| 2024 | $682,850 | 88 |
| 2023 | $652,750 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631639349101213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4267578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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