Private foundation · EIN 36-3485581 · Chicago, Illinois

Eugene Freedman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $255K total, median $8,770.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$255K
Median grant
$8,770
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans ServicesNew York, NYNatl & community-based outreach providing resources & support network for veterans &military families; specialize in identifying needs of v…$125K
Evergreen Health FoundationKirkland, WAExpanding/enhancing healthcare for patients of Evergreen Health Hospital.$50K
Jewish Family Service of SeattleSeattle, WAJFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.$15K
Camp Manito-Wish YMCABoulder Junction, WIcamp Scholarships -- To enrich the character & leadership developmentby challenging them to grow and camp experience develops confident, re…$15K
Jewish Federation of Greater SeattleSeattle, WAPrograms for people in need around the world & nurturing & sustaining Jewish Community$10K
Jewish Family Service of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIJFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.$10K
Congregation Emamu-El B'ne JeshurunMilwaukee, WIReligious congregation; community programs$8,770
Kline Galland HomeSeattle, WAJFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.$5,000
University of Washington Foundation-Women's CenterSeattle, WAMaking Connections High School Program - college-readiness program for underserved students seeks to increase college enrollment and career…$5,000
Jewish Museum MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WITo preserve and present the Jewish experience through the lens of Greater Milwaukee, and to celebrate the continuum of Jewish heritage and…$5,000
University of Washington-Freedman Remak ScholarshiSeattle, WAFreedman/Remak Scholarship for University of Washington students; History Department$2,500
University of Washington-Freedmanremak SchlorshipSeattle, WAScholarhips for students studying in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington$2,000
Na'amat USALos Angeles, CAOrganization/movement striving to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel, the U.S. and around the world.$1,000

By state: New York 1 · Washington 7 · Wisconsin 4 · California 1

About this foundation

Eugene Freedman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Gerard R Fellows, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Eugene Freedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Eugene Freedman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $255K across 13 grants, a median of $8,770.

Where does Eugene Freedman Family Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Washington (7 grants), Wisconsin (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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