Private foundation · EIN 80-0058137 · Burr Ridge, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Naffah Family Charitable 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: 26 grants paid, $183K total, median $5,000. 69% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$183K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Independence Through Conductive EdCountryside, ILGeneral operating support$20K
Catholic Charities Diocese of JolietCrest Hill, ILGeneral operating support$15K
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral operating support$15K
Community Memorial FoundationHinsdale, ILGeneral operating support$15K
Helping Hands CenterCountryside, ILGeneral operating support$15K
Hcs Family ServicesHinsdale, ILGeneral operating support$10K
NAMI Metro Suburban IncOak Park, ILGeneral operating support$10K
The Community HouseHinsdale, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Aging Care ConnectionsLA Grange, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Beds PlusLA Grange, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Bridge CommunitiesGlen Ellyn, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Catholic Near East Welfare Association IncNew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Dupage PadsWheaton, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Easterseals Dupage & Fox Valley RegionVilla Park, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
People's Resource CenterWhaton, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Saint Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic ChurchHinsdale, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Saint Joseph University Foundation Beirut IncNorth Andover, MAGeneral operating support$5,000
The Friends of the University of the Holy Spirit of Kaslik IncLakewood, OHGeneral operating support$5,000
Wellness HouseHinsdale, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$3,500
Mercy Housing LakefrontChicago, ILGeneral operating support$3,500
Life SpanChicago, ILGeneral operating support$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$2,500
St Rita Catholic ChurchWellington, FLGeneral operating support$2,500
Alzheimer's Disease Research FoundationWellesley, MAGeneral operating support$1,500
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral operating support$1,500

By state: Illinois 18 · Wisconsin 1 · Massachusetts 2 · New York 2 · Ohio 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Naffah Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois, administered in care of Paul Naffah, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Naffah Family Charitable 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 Naffah Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $183K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Naffah Family Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (18 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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