Private foundation · EIN 36-7213611 · River Forest, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Solomon 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: 2 grants paid, $62K total, median $31K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$62K
Median grant
$31K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Small DonationsRiver Forest, ILVarious small amount donations$53K
West Suburban TempleRiver Forest, ILDonation to church$9,036

About this foundation

Solomon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in River Forest, Illinois, administered in care of Carol Solomon, 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 Solomon 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 Solomon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $62K across 2 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does Solomon Family Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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