Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Local Independent Online News Publishers IncWilmington, DE | General charitable purposes | $100K |
| Primo CenterChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $53K |
| The Digs ChicagoChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $35K |
| Southern Illinois University FoundationCarbondale, IL | General charitable purposes | $33K |
| Chicago Defender CharitiesChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $30K |
| University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | General charitable purposes | $30K |
| Block Club ChicagoChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| Building Better Futures FoundationHicksville, NY | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| GuarneriChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| Heph FoundationOak Park, IL | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| Prevent Child Abuse AmericaChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| Wbez Chicago Public RadioChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $20K |
| Cabinet of CuriosityChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Care for RealChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Idle Muse TheatreChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Kmac Museum IncLouisville, KY | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Timeline Theatre CompanyChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Arts of LifeChicago, IL | Generl charitable purposes | $10K |
| Porchlight Music TheatreChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10K |
| Edward G Irving FoundationChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| School District 62 Education FoundationDes Plaines, IL | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| Family MattersChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Noble Network of SchoolsChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| Ferris State Universitykendall College of ArtGrand Rapids, MI | General charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| WfmtChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,250 |
| WttwChicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,250 |
| Brothers for LifeSeattle, WA | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
By state: Illinois 22 · Delaware 1 · Michigan 2 · New York 1 · Kentucky 1 · Washington 1
About this foundation
Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Peter D Gottlieb, 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.
Does Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund 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 Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $510K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund give?
Illinois (22 grants), Delaware (1 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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