Private foundation · EIN 36-4003623 · Highland Park, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Haberman 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 81 grants paid, $430K total, median $2,500. 49% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
81
$430K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 81 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vasculitus FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable$50K
Scleroderma FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$35K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILCharitable$34K
A Better Chicago - Emergency FundChicago, ILCharitable$25K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$25K
North Shore Congregation IsraelGlencoe, ILCharitable$21K
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$15K
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILCharitable$15K
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyBoca Raton, FLCharitable$12K
American Red CrossChicago, ILCharitable$11K
Lurie Childrens Hospital FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$10K
Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, ILCharitable$10K
Kravis Center for the Performing ArtsWest Palm Beach, FLCharitable$7,500
IslandwoodBainbridge, WACharitable$7,000
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-ManateeSarasota, FLCharitable$7,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$7,000
Temple Beth ElNorthbrook, ILCharitable$7,000
American Cancer SocietyChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
American Heart AssociationChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
CASA of Cook CountyChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Help Hope LiveRadnor, PACharitable$5,000
Jewish Family ServiceDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Jewish National FundNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
Kuow Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WACharitable$5,000
Make-A-WishPhoenix, AZCharitable$5,000
Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education FoundationLivingston, NJCharitable$5,000
Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WACharitable$4,000
Congregation Beth JudeaLong Grove, ILCharitable$3,600
Temple Beth AmBuffalo Grove, ILCharitable$3,500
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$3,400
Hallie225 FoundationHighland Park, ILCharitable$3,400
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILCharitable$3,300
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCCharitable$3,300
PawsChicago, ILCharitable$3,300
Ravinia Nursery SchoolHighland Park, ILCharitable$3,300
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILCharitable$2,500
Artist TrustSeattle, WACharitable$2,500
Coast Salish YouthAnacortes, WACharitable$2,500
HiasNew York, NYCharitable$2,500
Methow ConservancyWinthrop, WACharitable$2,500
National Runaway SafelineChicago, ILCharitable$2,500
Nature ConservatoryChicago, ILCharitable$2,500
Ranier Valley Food BankSeattle, WACharitable$2,500
The Humane SocietyWashington, DCCharitable$2,500
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCharitable$2,500
Birthright FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Boca Raton Regional HospitalBoca Raton, FLCharitable$1,500
Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MACharitable$1,000
Chicago Brittle Bone FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$1,000
ClearbrookArlington Heights, ILCharitable$1,000
El Entro de LA RazaSeattle, WACharitable$1,000
Florida Studio TheattreSarasota, FLCharitable$1,000
Lambda LegalNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Lauri S Bauer FoundationLincolnshire, ILCharitable$1,000
Legal VoiceSeattle, WACharitable$1,000
Mlk ScholarshipSan Antonio, TXCharitable$1,000
Pride FoundationSeattle, WACharitable$1,000
Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WACharitable$1,000

By state: Illinois 40 · Missouri 1 · Florida 8 · Washington 12 · New York 9 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

Haberman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois, administered in care of Judith Stern, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Haberman Family Foundation 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 Haberman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 81 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Haberman Family Foundation give?

Illinois (40 grants), Missouri (1 grants), Florida (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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