Private foundation · EIN 36-3566590 · Glencoe, Illinois

The Ellis Goodman 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: 37 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $15K. 57% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$1.4M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Glencoe Golf ClubGlencoe, ILCommunity$250K
Writers TheatreGlencoe, ILArts$165K
Vahatra - Field MuseumChicago, ILCommunity$125K
American Associates Ben Gurion UniversityNew York, NYEducational$100K
Chicago Botanical GardenCglencoe, ILEducational$100K
Northshore University Health SystemEvanston, ILHealth$100K
Build IncChicago, ILCommunity$50K
Christopher HouseChicago, ILCommunity$50K
Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, ILCommunity$50K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILReligious$50K
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILCommunity$35K
California Academy of ScienceSan Francisco, CAEducational$30K
Ellison Reseach InstituteLos Angeles, CAHealth$30K
British Schools & Universities FoundationNew York, NY25educational$25K
Portland TrustLondon, UKReligious$25K
The Field MuseumChicago, ILCommunity$25K
Charities Aid FoundationAlexandria, VAReligious$16K
Alas WingsChicago, ILCommunity$15K
American Institute of Philanthrophy - Charity WacthChicago, ILCommunity$15K
Anti-Defamation LeagueChicago, ILCommunity$15K
Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILCommunity$15K
Friends of ElnetNew York, NYReligious$15K
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCReligious$15K
Jewish National FundNew York, NYReligious$10K
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, ILEducation$10K
Washington InstituteWashington, DCEducation$10K
WttwWashington, DCEducation$10K
RaviniaHighland Park, ILArts$5,000
African Education ProgramWayne, PAEducational$4,000
Children's Brain ResearchNew York, NYHealth$2,500
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILCommunity$1,000
United WayAlexandria, VACommunityreligious$1,000
The Land ConnectionChicago, ILCommunity$500
Lambs FarmLibertyville, ILCommunity$250
National WildlifeMerrifield, VACommunity$250
Prostate Cancer ResearchCulver City, CAHealth$250
Rotary Club of NorthbrookNorthbrook, ILCommunity$100

By state: Illinois 21 · New York 5 · California 3 · District of Columbia 3 · INTL 1 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, administered in care of 2 Prudential Plz. 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 The Ellis Goodman 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 The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 37 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation give?

Illinois (21 grants), New York (5 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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