Tinberg Foundation
Historical FunderWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-3742179 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD ELAINE TINBERG |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 SHERIDAN ROAD, WINNETKA IL 60093 |
| Phone | 8474419152 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $450,000 |
| Writer's Theatre | Glencoe, IL | General support | $151,500 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $60,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $55,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse a Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression | Winnetka, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center | Niles, IL | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | San Francisco, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc (Dba - Goodman Theatre) | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Court Theatre | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Harpers Magazine Foundation | New York, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership - Ncte | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Baker Demonstration School | Wilmette, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Edwards, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc (Dba Colorado Public Radio) | Centennial, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund - Ncte | Urbana, IL | General support | $500 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Edwards, CO | General support | $500 |
| Fox Valley Food for Health | Geneva, IL | General support | $500 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation - Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO | General support | $500 |
| Alliance for Early Childhood | Winnetka, IL | General support | $250 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | General support | $250 |
| Cbg Institute for Dance and Health - Time to Dance | Highland Park, IL | General support | $250 |
| Evanston Art Center | Evanston, IL | General support | $250 |
| North Shore Art League | Winnetka, IL | General support | $250 |
| Winnetka Community House | Winnetka, IL | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,002,500 | 30 |
| 2024 | $758,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $414,450 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622239349100342
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3742179
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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