Benjamin Benedict Greenfield | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3559017

Foundation Overview

Based in Tinley Park, IL, Benjamin Benedict Greenfield has awarded 193 grants totaling $1,022,900 to organizations in Illinois, Pennsylvania and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $20,500, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,022,900
Total Assets
$4,340,566
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 26%

6 of 23 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

96% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (76%), Orland Park (11%), Tinley Park (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+19%

Stable funding levels with 19% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (63%). 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 Benjamin Benedict Greenfield'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
National Kidney Fdn $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children At Summer Camp. 2023
By The Hand Club For Kids $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2023
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2023
Roseland Christian Ministries $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2023
Together We Cope $2,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2023
Jewish United Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2023
New Moms $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2023
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $7,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2023
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2023
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2023
All Gods People $5,000 Orland Park, IL, US Help The Homeless 2023
Camp One Step $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Enrich The Lives Of Kids With Cancer 2023
Sarah's Circle $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2023
Skyart $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2023
The Boulevard $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2023
Curt's Cafe $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Supports At-risk Youth 2023
Twist Out Cancer $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Support For Cancer Survivors/patients 2023
Forward Momentum $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Support The Arts 2023
Holiday Heroes Foundation $3,000 Des Plaines, IL, US Social Services 2023
Safe Families For Children $8,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Social Services 2023
Sunshine Gospel Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Social And Religious Services 2023
The People's Music School $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Support The Arts 2023
Humble Design $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Help Homelessness 2023
National Kidney Fdn $12,000 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children At Summer Camp. 2022
By The Hand Club For Kids $17,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2022
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2022
Roseland Christian Ministries $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2022
Together We Cope $2,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2022
Jewish United Fund $1,100 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2022
New Moms $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2022
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $7,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2022
The Bridge Teen Center $7,000 Orland Park, IL, US Provide Free Programs During After-school And Unsupervised Hours Where Students Can Develop Mentally, Physically, Emotionally And Spiritually In A Safe Environment. 2022
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2022
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2022
Lydia Home $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Helping Care For Children Of Troubled Home 2022
All Gods People $5,000 Orland Park, IL, US Help The Homeless 2022
Camp One Step $5,400 Chicago, IL, US Enrich The Lives Of Kids With Cancer 2022
Sarah's Circle $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2022
Skyart $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2022
The Boulevard $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2022
The Forgotten Initiative $2,500 Gridley, IL, US Support Foster Services 2022
The Miracle Center $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Theatre Arts 2022
Curt's Cafe $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Supports At-risk Youth 2022
Twist Out Cancer $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Support For Cancer Survivors/patients 2022
Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2022
Good News Partners $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2022
National Kidney Fdn $12,000 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children At Summer Camp. 2022
By The Hand Club For Kids $17,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2022
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2022
Roseland Christian Ministries $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2022
Together We Cope $2,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2022
Jewish United Fund $1,100 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2022
New Moms $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2022
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $7,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2022
The Bridge Teen Center $7,000 Orland Park, IL, US Provide Free Programs During After-school And Unsupervised Hours Where Students Can Develop Mentally, Physically, Emotionally And Spiritually In A Safe Environment. 2022
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2022
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2022
Lydia Home $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Helping Care For Children Of Troubled Home 2022
All Gods People $5,000 Orland Park, IL, US Help The Homeless 2022
Camp One Step $5,400 Chicago, IL, US Enrich The Lives Of Kids With Cancer 2022
Sarah's Circle $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2022
Skyart $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2022
The Boulevard $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2022
The Forgotten Initiative $2,500 Gridley, IL, US Support Foster Services 2022
The Miracle Center $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Theatre Arts 2022
Curt's Cafe $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Supports At-risk Youth 2022
Twist Out Cancer $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Support For Cancer Survivors/patients 2022
Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2022
Good News Partners $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2022
By The Hand Club For Kids $17,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2021
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2021
Roseland Christian Ministries $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2021
Together We Cope $2,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2021
Interfaith House $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Social Programs 2021
New Moms $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2021
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $6,500 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2021
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2021
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2021
Bridge Teen Center $7,000 Orland Park, IL, US Support Local Youth Programs 2021
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Provide Music Education And Instrumental Training To Chicago Youth 2021
All Gods People $5,000 Orland Park, IL, US Help The Homeless 2021
Sarah's Circle $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2021
Skyart $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2021
Stand Together Foundation $6,500 Arlington, VA, US Social Services 2021
The Forgotten Initiative $2,500 Gridley, IL, US Support Foster Services 2021
The Miracle Center $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Theatre Arts 2021
Twist Out Cancer $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Support For Cancer Survivors/patients 2021
Chicago Voyagers $3,000 Schaumburg, IL, US Support At-risk Youth 2021
By The Hand Club For Kids $17,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2020
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2020
Roseland Christian Ministries $4,500 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2020
Together We Cope $4,500 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2020
Jewish United Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2020
New Moms $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2020
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $6,500 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2020
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2020
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2020
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Music Education And Instrumental Training To Chicago Youth 2020
Lydia Home $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Helping Care For Children Of Troubled Home 2020
Camp One Step $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Enrich The Lives Of Kids With Cancer 2020
Sarah's Circle $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2020
Skyart $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2020
The Boulevard $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2020
The Miracle Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Theatre Arts 2020
Curt's Cafe $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Supports At-risk Youth 2020
Humor Beats Cancer $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Cancer Survivor/patient Support 2020
Twist Out Cancer $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Support For Cancer Survivors/patients 2020
Team 44 Pediatric Cancer Fdn $5,000 Elmhurst, IL, US Supports Cancer Patients 2020
National Kidney Fdn $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children At Summer Camp. 2019
By The Hand Club For Kids $17,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2019
Bleeding Disorders $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children's Program. 2019
Roseland Christian Ministries $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2019
Together We Cope $4,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2019
Jewish United Fund $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2019
Night Ministry $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2019
Providence St Mel $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Music Program 2019
New Moms $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2019
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $6,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2019
Sertoma Centre $2,500 Alsip, IL, US Arts And Music For The Developmentally Disabled 2019
The Bridge Teen Center $3,500 Orland Park, IL, US Provide Free Programs During After-school And Unsupervised Hours Where Students Can Develop Mentally, Physically, Emotionally And Spiritually In A Safe Environment. 2019
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2019
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2019
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Provide Music Education And Instrumental Training To Chicago Youth 2019
Lydia Home $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Helping Care For Children Of Troubled Home 2019
Camp One Step $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Enrich The Lives Of Kids With Cancer 2019
Sarah's Circle $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2019
Skyart $8,500 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2019
The Boulevard $6,500 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2019
Carpe Ventus $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Impoverished Youth 2019
Stand Together Foundation $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Social Services 2019
The Forgotten Initiative $2,000 Gridley, IL, US Support Foster Services 2019
The Miracle Center $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Support Theatre Arts 2019
National Kidney Fdn $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children At Summer Camp. 2018
By The Hand Club For Kids $13,500 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2018
Bleeding Disorders $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children's Program. 2018
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2018
Roseland Christian Ministries $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2018
Together We Cope $4,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2018
Jewish United Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2018
Night Ministry $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2018
Merit School Of Music $3,900 Chicago, IL, US Provides Musical Education To Gifted Low-income Children 2018
New Moms $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2018
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $6,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2018
Sertoma Centre $6,500 Alsip, IL, US Arts And Music For The Developmentally Disabled 2018
The Bridge Teen Center $3,500 Orland Park, IL, US Provide Free Programs During After-school And Unsupervised Hours Where Students Can Develop Mentally, Physically, Emotionally And Spiritually In A Safe Environment. 2018
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2018
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2018
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Provide Music Education And Instrumental Training To Chicago Youth 2018
Lydia Home $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Helping Care For Children Of Troubled Home 2018
Sarah's Circle $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2018
Skyart $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2018
The Boulevard $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2018
Carpe Ventus $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Impoverished Youth 2018
National Kidney Fdn $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children At Summer Camp. 2017
By The Hand Club For Kids $20,500 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2017
Bleeding Disorders $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children's Program. 2017
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Coat Drive 2017
Roseland Christian Ministries $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2017
Together We Cope $4,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2017
Jewish United Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2017
Night Ministry $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2017
Providence St Mel $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Music Program 2017
New Moms $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2017
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $6,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2017
Sertoma Centre $5,000 Alsip, IL, US Arts And Music For The Developmentally Disabled 2017
The Bridge Teen Center $8,000 Orland Park, IL, US Provide Free Programs During After-school And Unsupervised Hours Where Students Can Develop Mentally, Physically, Emotionally And Spiritually In A Safe Environment. 2017
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2017
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2017
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Music Education And Instrumental Training To Chicago Youth 2017
All Gods People $3,000 Orland Park, IL, US Help The Homeless 2017
Camp One Step $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Enrich The Lives Of Kids With Cancer 2017
Sarah's Circle $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Feed The Homeless 2017
Skyart $10,500 Chicago, IL, US Programs For At-risk Youth 2017
The Boulevard $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help The Homeless 2017
By The Hand Club For Kids $17,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of The Academic Enrichment Program In The Engelwood Neighborhood 2016
Bleeding Disorders $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Sponsor Children's Program. 2016
Emergency Fund $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Of Financial Assistance Program 2016
Roseland Christian Ministries $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Holiday Food Program 2016
Together We Cope $4,000 Tinley Park, IL, US Support Food Pantry 2016
Jewish United Fund $500 Chicago, IL, US Emergency Relief 2016
Night Ministry $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Social Services 2016
Merit School Of Music $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Provides Musical Education To Gifted Low-income Children 2016
Providence St Mel $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Music Program 2016
New Moms $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Parents As Teachers Organization 2016
Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest $5,000 Orland Park, IL, US Pediatric Oncology Research 2016
Sertoma Centre $5,000 Alsip, IL, US Arts And Music For The Developmentally Disabled 2016
Meals On Wheeels $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Deliver Meals To Elderly And Disabled 2016
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Help Urban Impoverished Youth 2016
Bridge Teen Center $3,000 Orland Park, IL, US Support Local Youth Programs 2016
Chicago Public Library Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US For Carl Sandburg Society Work 2016
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Provide Music Education And Instrumental Training To Chicago Youth 2016
Lydia Home $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Helping Care For Children Of Troubled Home 2016
St Ignatius College Prep $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Tuition Assistance Program 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-3559017
Website N/A
Address 18313 GREENLEAF CT Tinley Park, IL 60487-2176

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Benjamin Benedict Greenfield's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Treasurer Tammy Groennedal
Pres/boardchair Kathy Groenendal
Secretary Christine Parker
Vice President Sheldon Rachman
Information Off Matthew Rachman

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.