Private foundation · EIN 36-4230133 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Leslie J Raffel 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: 9 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $202K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$3.4M
Median grant
$202K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INTo establish an endowed chair in the institute for the study of contemporary antisemitism$2.0M
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INTo establish an endowed chair in the institute for the study of contemporary antisemitism$500K
Purdue for Life FoundationWest Lafayette, INGateway Building Project$369K
American Friends of the Hebrew UnivNew York, NYTo provide funds for bio design lab$250K
All Stars ProjectNew York, NYChicago development school for youth program$202K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYFight the defamation of the Jewish people and others and to secure justice and fair treatment to all$100K
Chabad of Purdue UnivWest Lafayette, INSocial support for students at purdue university$30K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYFight the defamation of the Jewish people and others and to secure justice and fair treatment to all$10K
All Stars ProjectNew York, NYChicago development school for youth program$2,321

By state: Indiana 4 · New York 5

About this foundation

Leslie J Raffel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Leslie J Raffel 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 Leslie J Raffel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.4M across 9 grants, a median of $202K.

Where does Leslie J Raffel Foundation give?

Indiana (4 grants), New York (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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