Private foundation · EIN 99-6130685 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Tr for Jewish Causes

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: 5 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $300K. 20% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.5M
Median grant
$300K
Stays in IL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of the Hebrew UniversityNew York, NYGeneral program support$300K
Council for Jewish ElderlyChicago, ILGeneral operating support$300K
Meet International IncBoston, MAGeneral operating support$300K
Jewish Agency for Israel-North American CouncilNew York, NYGeneral operating & program support$300K
Hadassah-The Women's Zionist Organization of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral program support$300K

By state: New York 3 · Illinois 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Tr for Jewish Causes is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Tr for Jewish Causes 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 Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Tr for Jewish Causes give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 5 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Tr for Jewish Causes give?

New York (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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