The Marvin a & Ben Brustin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-0044873 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$23K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$50
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25 and $150.
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
67% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Nepal Medical Foundation (Anmf) | St Augustine, FL | General support | $3,100 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc (Dba Goodman Theatre) | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Mount Washington Valley Housing Coalition | Conway, NH | General support | $2,500 |
| Sunshine Backpack Food Bank | Fryeburg, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Conway Area Humane Society | Conway, NH | General support | $2,000 |
| Engage Nepal (The Soarway Foundation) | Haymarket, VA | General support | $1,500 |
| Nepali American Center NFP | Mount Prospect, IL | General support | $1,150 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| Help Heroes of Ukraine Inc NFP | Carol Stream, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $731 |
| Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $680 |
| Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club (Nbgc) | Chicago, IL | General support | $250 |
| Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter White Rose Foundation Inc | Matteson, IL | General support | $250 |
| American Jewish Comittee (Ajc) | New York, NY | General support | $205 |
| National Parks Conservation Association (Npca) | Washington, DC | General support | $175 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | General support | $160 |
| The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Chicago, IL | General support | $160 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | New York, NY | General support | $150 |
| Hope Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | General support | $150 |
| Rosey Berry Farms | Michigan City, IN | General support | $150 |
| Chicago Land Nepali Friendship Society (Cnfs) | Chicago, IL | General support | $125 |
| Nepal Youth Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $100 |
| New Life Baptist Church | Chicago, IL | General support | $100 |
| Polish American Medical Society | Chicago, IL | General support | $100 |
| World Jewish Congress (Wjc) | Merrifield, VA | General support | $86 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General support | $85 |
| Mesianic Jewish Alliance of America (Mjaa) | Springfield, PA | General support | $85 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | General support | $80 |
| United Service Organizations Inc (Uso) | Washington, DC | General support | $80 |
| Abpa Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $75 |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) | New York, NY | General support | $60 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $60 |
| Aarp | Washington, DC | General support | $50 |
| Alzheimer's Assoication | Chicago, IL | General support | $50 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $50 |
| Lake Shore Drive Synagogue | Chicago, IL | General support | $50 |
| Mt Vernon Church | Chicago, IL | General support | $50 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | General support | $50 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | General support | $50 |
| Unhcr | Washington, DC | General support | $50 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists (Ucs) | Cambridge, MA | General support | $50 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $36 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) | New York, NY | General support | $35 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General support | $35 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | General support | $35 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | General support | $35 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | General support | $35 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $30 |
| Standwithus | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation (Scf) | Oakland, CA | General support | $30 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc (Ajws) | New York, NY | General support | $25 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $25 |
| Birthrigh Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | General support | $25 |
| Commemorative Air Force (Red Tail Squadron) | Topeka, KS | General support | $25 |
| Cook County Sheriff's Memorial Foundation (Ccspd) | Chicago Ridge, IL | General support | $25 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $25 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $25 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General support | $25 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,543 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501349349104965
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0044873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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