The Neisser Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6054300 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$261K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$59K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulcrum Point New Music Project | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $92,160 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $26,000 |
| Erickson Institute | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $25,000 |
| Design Museum of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $20,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $20,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Npr | Washinton, DC | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Snow City Arts | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Society for Contemporary Art (Art Institute of Chicago) | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Tech | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parendhood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Moadon Kol Chadash | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $1,800 |
| Asian Pop Up Cinema | Chicago, IL | Public charity support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,960 | 16 |
| 2024 | $215,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $209,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349100819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6054300
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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