Private foundation · EIN 38-3713152 · Bannockburn, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jbs 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: 63 grants paid, $430K total, median $3,600. 51% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
63
$430K
Median grant
$3,600
Stays in IL
51%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
ShalvaNew York, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$35K
The ArkChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$30K
Idf Impact ProgramChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$25K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCTo further the goals of the charitable organization$25K
A Safe PlaceZion, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$22K
Figueroa Wu Family FoundationChicago, IDTo further the goals of the charitable organization$20K
Jewish Federation of LALos Angeles, CATo further the goals of the charitable organization$20K
Temple Beth ElNorthbrook, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$20K
Deerfield Food PantryDeerfield, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$18K
Wellspring Health AccessCasper, WYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$15K
JnfNew York, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$12K
North Suburban Legal AidHighland Park, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$10K
Sault Area SchoolsSault Ste Marie, MITo further the goals of the charitable organization$10K
ZakaBrooklyn, NETo further the goals of the charitable organization$10K
LccacGurnee, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$9,000
Morraine Township Food PantryHighland Park, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$9,000
HiasWashington, DCTo further the goals of the charitable organization$8,000
Camp RamahNew York, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$7,000
Falcons Hockey AssociationHighland Park, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$7,000
Mano a ManoSt Paul, MNTo further the goals of the charitable organization$7,000
Friends of the IdfChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$6,800
Jewish Family ServicesDenver, CATo further the goals of the charitable organization$6,600
MipsWestchester, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$6,300
Council for Jewish ElderlyChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$6,000
Tbe Mens ClubVernon Hills, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$6,000
Rising HeroesLawrence, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$5,000
ScnChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$5,000
Stand With UsPasadena, CATo further the goals of the charitable organization$5,000
San Diego Food BankSan Diego, CATo further the goals of the charitable organization$5,000
Worldwide Friends FoundationNew York, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$5,000
Zaka Tel AvivJackson Township, NJTo further the goals of the charitable organization$4,000
Athletes for IsraelNew York, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$3,600
Center for Immigrant ProgressWaukegan, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization Waukegan, Illinois$3,500
College Bound OpportunitiesHighland Park, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$3,000
Ic Catholic PrepElmhurst, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$3,000
Reading PowerLake Bluff, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$3,000
Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CTTo further the goals of the charitable organization$3,000
The V FoundationCary, NCTo further the goals of the charitable organization$3,000
First Tee Greater ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,500
Soo Eagle Booster ClubSault Sainte Marie, MITo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,500
JufChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,300
Bernies Book BankLake Bluff, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,000
Families Against NarcoticsClinton Township, MITo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,000
Hp Community FoundationHighland Park, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,000
JCC ChicagoNorthbrook, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,000
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$2,000
Hiawatha Skating ClubSault Sainte Marie, MITo further the goals of the charitable organization$1,600
Conway FoundationQuogue, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$1,200
Il PolicyChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$1,000
Il Railway MuseumUnion, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$1,000
Young Mens Educational NetworkChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$1,000
Green City MarketChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$914
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$800
99 Pledge - Megan BernPalo Alto, CATo further the goals of the charitable organization$525
5k Fun RunMoorestown, NJTo further the goals of the charitable organization$520
RsuClaremore, OKTo further the goals of the charitable organization$520
Trust Bridge Care CenterWest Palm Beach, FLTo further the goals of the charitable organization$500
Friends of JCCSuffern, NYTo further the goals of the charitable organization$360
Rush Movement DisorderChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$300
Ronald McDonald House ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the goals of the charitable organization$266

By state: Illinois 32 · New York 8 · California 7 · District of Columbia 2 · Idaho 1 · Michigan 4

About this foundation

Jbs Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bannockburn, Illinois, administered in care of Ronald and Lisa Lavin, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Jbs 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 Jbs Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 63 grants, a median of $3,600.

Where does Jbs Foundation give?

Illinois (32 grants), New York (8 grants), California (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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