Private foundation · EIN 36-7093692 · Northbrook, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald and Mary Ann Lachman 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: 15 grants paid, $81K total, median $1,800. 47% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$81K
Median grant
$1,800
Stays in IL
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alexader Graham Bell Montessori SchWheeling, ILEducational$32K
Jewish National FundNew York, NYCharitable$15K
Cue CollegeWheeling, ILCharitable$10K
Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, ILEducational$5,000
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Wbez - Public Radio ChicagoChicago, ILEducational$5,000
Hillel of Farmington Hill MiFarmington Hills, MIEducational$3,600
Jewish Council on Urban AffairsChicago, ILEducational$1,800
Playmouth HousingSeattle, WACharitable$1,000
Slo HillelSan Luis Obispo, CACharitable$1,000
Food Animals Concerns TrustChicago, ILCharitable$585
Descendants of Holocaust SurvivorsNew York, NYCharitable$500
Jewish Federation of Greater SeattlSeattle, WACharitable$500
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILCharitable$318
Jewish Woman InternationalWashington, DCCharitable$200

By state: Illinois 7 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Michigan 1 · Washington 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Ronald and Mary Ann Lachman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northbrook, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Ronald and Mary Ann Lachman 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 Ronald and Mary Ann Lachman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 15 grants, a median of $1,800.

Where does Ronald and Mary Ann Lachman Foundation give?

Illinois (7 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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