Private foundation · EIN 36-6168607 · Northfield, Illinois

Judy 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: 32 grants paid, $664K total, median $20K. 38% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$664K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridge CommunitiesGlen Ellyn, ILSee above$40K
CaraChicago, ILSee above$36K
Generation HopeWashington, DCSee above$35K
People's Resource CenterWheaton, ILSee above.$31K
House of RuthWashington, DCSee above$30K
St Leonard MinistriesChicago, ILSee above$30K
Mothers Trust FoundationIllinois, ILSee above$28K
A Safe PlaceZion, ILSee above$27K
Caroline Center IncBaltimore, MDSee above$26K
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MNSee above$26K
Lake County HavenLibertyville, ILSee above$25K
Marian HouseRacine, WISee above$25K
YWCA - MissoulaMissoula, MTSee above$25K
New MomsChicago, ILSee above$24K
Sister's HouseOak Park, ILSee above.$22K
Associated Catholic Charities IncBaltimore, MDSee above$20K
Goucher CollegeBaltimore, MDSee above$20K
People's Music SchoolChicago, ILSee above$20K
The Womens Housing CoalitionBaltimore, MDSee above$20K
Mountain Home MontanaMissoula, MTSee above$17K
North Lawndale Employment NetworkChicago, ILSee above$17K
Art With a HeartBaltimore, MDSee above$15K
Chrysalis House IncBaltimore, MDSee above$15K
Project HopeWashington, DCSee above$15K
The Care CenterNew Hope, ALSee above.$15K
826chiChicago, ILAll contributions are made to further the goals of the recipient organization.$12K
826dcWashington, DCSee above$12K
Project Create Arts CenterWashington, DCSee above$10K
Sitar Arts CenterWashington, DCSee above$10K
Wide Angle Youth MediaBaltimore, MDSee above$10K
The College and Comunity Fellowship IncNew York, NYSee above$5,000
Arlington Echo Outdoor CenterMillersville, MDSee above$1,000

By state: Illinois 12 · Maryland 8 · District of Columbia 6 · Montana 2 · Minnesota 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Judy Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northfield, Illinois, administered in care of Paul R Judy, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 Judy 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 Judy Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $664K across 32 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Judy Family Foundation give?

Illinois (12 grants), Maryland (8 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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