Private foundation · EIN 85-1394134 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Meb 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: 37 grants paid, $261K total, median $5,000. 49% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$261K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$50K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$33K
The Theatre LabWashington, DCExempt purpose of organization$15K
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCExempt purpose of organization$15K
Camp for All KidsSt Louis, MOExempt purpose of organization$10K
Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor InstituteChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$10K
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$10K
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$10K
Nourishing HopeChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$10K
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North CarolinaRaleigh, NCExempt purpose of organization$10K
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee RightsChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$7,000
Connections for Abused Women and Their ChildrenChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
HiasSilver Spring, MDExempt purpose of organization$5,000
High JumpChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
One Family IllinoisChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Gender JusticeSt Paul, MNExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Howard Brown HealthChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Laurel SchoolShaker Heights, OHExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Midwest Access CoalitionChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, ORExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Night MinistryChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$5,000
RainnWashington, DCExempt purpose of organization$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCExempt purpose of organization$5,000
Fractured AtlasNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$3,000
To Write Love on Her ArmsMelbourne, FLExempt purpose of organization$2,000
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$1,000
My Block My Hood My CityChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$1,000
NPRBaltimore, MDExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Rescue VillageNovelty, OHExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning ValleyYoungstown, OHExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Elton John Aids FoundationNew York, NYExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Lake MetroparksConcord Township, OHExempt purpose of organization$1,000
Chicago Public Library FoundationChicago, ILExempt purpose of organization$1,000
The Puppet CoGlen Echo, MDExempt purpose for organization$1,000

By state: Illinois 18 · District of Columbia 4 · Missouri 1 · North Carolina 1 · Ohio 5 · Maryland 3

About this foundation

Meb Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Michael E Berger, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Meb 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 Meb Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $261K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Meb Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (18 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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