Appelbaum Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3098604
Foundation Overview
Based in Highland Park, IL, Appelbaum Family Foundation has awarded 142 grants totaling $448,750 to organizations in New York, Illinois and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $18,500, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 9 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
58% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (65%), Northbrook (10%), Highland Park (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 50% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Appelbaum Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General. | 2024 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2024 |
| Keshet | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2024 |
| National Ms Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Normal, IL, US | General | 2024 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $1,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2024 |
| Adpa Chapters | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General. | 2023 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2023 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $6,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| College Of The Desert Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Columbus State Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Museum. | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2023 |
| Keshet | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2023 |
| Mccallum Theatre Of The Desert | $2,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Theater. | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Palm Springs Friends Of Philharmonic | $1,500 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General. | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Start Early | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $1,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Adpa Chapters | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General. | 2023 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2023 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $6,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| College Of The Desert Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Columbus State Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | $1,800 | Skokie, IL, US | Museum. | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2023 |
| Keshet | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2023 |
| Mccallum Theatre Of The Desert | $2,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Theater. | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Palm Springs Friends Of Philharmonic | $1,500 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General. | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Start Early | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $1,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2023 |
| The Ark | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | $3,500 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| College Of The Desert Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Health Medical Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| Host Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helps Children In Need. | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | $1,200 | Skokie, IL, US | Museum. | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $18,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2022 |
| Keshet | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Mccallum Theatre Of The Desert | $2,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Theater. | 2022 |
| Mit | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $1,800 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $6,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $3,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Ark | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | $3,500 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| College Of The Desert Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Health Medical Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| Host Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helps Children In Need. | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | $1,200 | Skokie, IL, US | Museum. | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $18,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2022 |
| Keshet | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Mccallum Theatre Of The Desert | $2,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Theater. | 2022 |
| Mit | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $1,800 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $6,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $3,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Ark | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $1,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | $3,500 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| College Of The Desert Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Health Medical Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| Host Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helps Children In Need. | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | $1,200 | Skokie, IL, US | Museum. | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $18,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2022 |
| Keshet | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Mccallum Theatre Of The Desert | $2,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Theater. | 2022 |
| Mit | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $1,800 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Lurie Hospital Childrens Research Fund | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $6,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $3,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Help The Blind. | 2021 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Host Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Helps Children In Need. | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services. | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Service Of The Desert | $500 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Family Services. | 2021 |
| Keshet | $1,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Mit | $1,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Ounce Of Prevention Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Stand With Us | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support. | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $6,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Ohio Cancer Research | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Cancer Research. | 2021 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hospital. | 2021 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | $4,800 | Chicago, IL, US | Education. | 2021 |
| College Of The Desert Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Education. | 2021 |
| Drake University Law School | $3,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Education. | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago-birthright Israel Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | 2020 |
| Coachella Valley Repertory Theater | $500 | Cathedral City, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Barbara Sinatra Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Desert Community Foundation | $1,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Mccallum Theatre | $6,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Illinois Holocaust Memorial | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| North Shore University Health System | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $13,000 | Cambridge, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Host Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Keshet | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Regents Of The University Of California | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Children's Research Fund | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ounce Of Prevention Fund | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago Booth School | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Mit | $1,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3098604 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 800 DEERFIELD RD 311 Highland Park, IL 60035-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Appelbaum Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/dir | Judith Appelbaum |
|---|---|
| Secy/dir | Henry Appelbaum |
| Dir | Barbara Appelbaum |
Forms 990-PF
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