Grants paid in 2025
Top 40 of 57 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBrookline, MA | $435,000 for the donald m ephraim endowed fund for cancer research and $65,000 to the donald m ephraim fund for cancer research. | $501K |
| American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY | Donald m ephraim project interchange alumni award endowment fund | $500K |
| University of Chicago Law SchoolChicago, IL | Donald m ephraim professorship in law and economics | $52K |
| Morselife FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL | Donald m ephraim sun & stars international film festival | $51K |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (camera)Boston, MA | General | $25K |
| Cultural Council for Palm Beach CountyLake Worth, FL | General | $20K |
| Depaul UniversityChicago, IL | $5,000 for donald m ephraim family endowed excellence award; $5,000 for the donald m ephraim theatre arts achievement award | $10K |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | General | $10K |
| WttwChicago, IL | Jewish heritage programming | $10K |
| Foundation of the Cmw Chapter of Natas IncChicago, IL | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Glazer HallPalm Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance Dba StandwithusLos Angeles, CA | General | $3,500 |
| 112 Education FoundationHighwood, IL | General | $2,500 |
| The ArkChicago, IL | General | $2,300 |
| Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, IL | General | $2,000 |
| HadassahNew York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,800 |
| Thycathyroid Cancer Survivors' AssociationOlney, MD | General | $1,750 |
| Giants Football FundHighland Park, IL | General | $1,650 |
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | General | $1,500 |
| Jewish on Campusatid MovementNew York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| School of the Art Institute Gene Siskel Film CenterChicago, IL | General | $1,250 |
| Henry Morrison Flagler MuseumPalm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater ChicagoNorthbrook, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach SymphonyWest Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Respiratory Health AssociationChicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| University of Chicago MedicineChicago, IL | Endocrine surgery fellowship program | $1,000 |
| KeshetNorthbrook, IL | General | $900 |
| Kids RankHighland Park, IL | General | $750 |
| Illinois Holocaust Memorial MuseumSkokie, IL | General | $650 |
| Shalom Hartman InstituteNew York, NY | General | $650 |
| ShalvaChicago, IL | General | $650 |
| American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NY | General | $500 |
| Chicago Coalition to End HomelessnessChicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Chicago RunChicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Congregation Beth JudeaLong Grove, IL | Jack rizman memorial fund | $500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY | General | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Greater Miami Jewish FederationMiami, FL | Hurricane fund 2025 | $500 |
| Hillel InternationalWashington, DC | $100 to northwestern university hillel, $100 to university of pennsylvania hillel and $300 to washington university in st. louis hillel | $500 |
By state: Massachusetts 3 · New York 10 · Illinois 29 · Florida 7 · California 2 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Donald M Ephraim Family is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Donald M Ephraim Family accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Donald M Ephraim Family give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 57 grants, a median of $750.
Where does Donald M Ephraim Family give?
Massachusetts (3 grants), New York (10 grants), Illinois (29 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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