Jentes Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3566107
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Jentes Family Foundation has awarded 309 grants totaling $5,925,432 to organizations in Illinois, California and 4 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $209 to $251,672, with a median award of $10,465.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,925,432
Total Assets
$11,725,421
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,465
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
38
Median Grant
$11,253
% Median Grant Decline
-44%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%
6 of 38 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
79% 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 (94%), Oak Park (3%), Evanston (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+92%
Strong 92% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Jentes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 Chi | $20,014 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| 826 National | $20,898 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $74,882 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2024 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $20,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Chicago Reader | $11,239 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Deborah's Place | $9,634 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $16,056 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $11,253 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $101,152 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Institute For Nonviolence | $4,788 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Links Hall | $16,075 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Peace Academy | $20,943 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $16,056 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Propublica | $11,253 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Solti Foundation Us | $6,422 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Start Early | $6,422 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Stratford Festival | $11,239 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Wttw | $11,253 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $8,028 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| 826 Chi | $20,014 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| 826 National | $20,898 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $74,882 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2024 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $20,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Chicago Reader | $11,239 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Deborah's Place | $9,634 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $16,056 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $11,253 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $101,152 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Institute For Nonviolence | $4,788 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Links Hall | $16,075 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Peace Academy | $20,943 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $16,056 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Propublica | $11,253 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Solti Foundation Us | $6,422 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Start Early | $6,422 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Stratford Festival | $11,239 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Wttw | $11,253 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $8,028 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| 826 Chi | $20,300 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| 826 National | $23,423 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Artsalliance | $7,981 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Blair Thomas | $46,138 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $76,609 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2023 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $10,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Chi Arts High School | $20,299 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespear Theather | $51,040 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Deborah's Place | $7,915 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,524 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Facets | $1,193 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $22,630 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $10,410 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $101,101 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Links Hall | $5,132 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,204 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Macalester | $20,204 | Saint Paul, MN, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $25,649 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,778 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Propublica | $10,410 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Solti Foundation Us | $5,864 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Start Early | $8,304 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Stratford Festival | $25,832 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $33,976 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $20,805 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Wttw | $10,410 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $8,238 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| 826 Chi | $20,300 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| 826 National | $23,423 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Artsalliance | $7,981 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Blair Thomas | $46,138 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $76,609 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2023 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $10,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Chi Arts High School | $20,299 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespear Theather | $51,040 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Deborah's Place | $7,915 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,524 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Facets | $1,193 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $22,630 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $10,410 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $101,101 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Links Hall | $5,132 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,204 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Macalester | $20,204 | Saint Paul, MN, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $25,649 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,778 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Propublica | $10,410 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Solti Foundation Us | $5,864 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Start Early | $8,304 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Stratford Festival | $25,832 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $33,976 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $20,805 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Wttw | $10,410 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $8,238 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2023 |
| 826 Chi | $20,506 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| 826 Digital | $25,121 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $75,102 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2022 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $3,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chi Arts High School | $25,101 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Capital Llc | $15,109 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $209 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival | $51,515 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | $25,535 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Deborah's Place | $5,442 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,677 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Facets | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $10,465 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $10,465 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $100,805 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Ice- International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation | $5,118 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $25,710 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $26,408 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $54,002 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Old Town Folk | $5,713 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $16,006 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Propublica | $15,109 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Start Early | $5,760 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Stratford Festival | $52,433 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $50,160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Chicago Council Of Global Affairs | $3,563 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $26,408 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Solti Foundation Us | $10,919 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Unknown | $21,507 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Window To The World | $15,353 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $10,919 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| 826 Chi | $20,506 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| 826 Digital | $25,121 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $75,102 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2022 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $3,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chi Arts High School | $25,101 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Capital Llc | $15,109 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $209 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival | $51,515 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | $25,535 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Deborah's Place | $5,442 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,677 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Facets | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $10,465 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $10,465 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $100,805 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Ice- International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation | $5,118 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $25,710 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $26,408 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $54,002 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Old Town Folk | $5,713 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $16,006 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Propublica | $15,109 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Start Early | $5,760 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Stratford Festival | $52,433 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $50,160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Chicago Council Of Global Affairs | $3,563 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $26,408 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Solti Foundation Us | $10,919 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Unknown | $21,507 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Window To The World | $15,353 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $10,919 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| 826 Chi | $20,506 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| 826 Digital | $25,121 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $75,102 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2022 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $3,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chi Arts High School | $25,101 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Capital Llc | $15,109 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $209 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival | $51,515 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | $25,535 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Deborah's Place | $5,442 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,677 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Facets | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $10,465 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Greater Food Chicago Depository | $10,465 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $100,805 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Ice- International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation | $5,118 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $25,710 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $26,408 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $54,002 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Old Town Folk | $5,713 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $16,006 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Propublica | $15,109 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Start Early | $5,760 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Stratford Festival | $52,433 | Stratford, ON N5A 6V2, CA | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $50,160 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Chicago Council Of Global Affairs | $3,563 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $26,408 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| The Solti Foundation Us | $10,919 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Unknown | $21,507 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Window To The World | $15,353 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $10,919 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2022 |
| 826 Chi | $20,076 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| 826 Digital | $20,076 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Blair Thomas & Co | $296 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Blair Thomas & Co | $9,833 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $50,419 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2021 |
| Cabinet Of Curiosity | $1,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Chi Arts High School | $20,063 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Deborah's Place | $5,171 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,038 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $97,108 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $3,363 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Ice- International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Ice- International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation | $2,586 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Illinois Art Alliance | $5,019 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $2,370 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $1,004 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $97,108 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Old Town Folk | $2,682 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $49,429 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Propublica | $10,038 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Window To The World | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $7,148 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2021 |
| 826 Chi | $7,612 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| 826 Digital | $10,086 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $30,067 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Progrem Services | 2020 |
| Chi Arts High School | $15,109 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Deborah's Place | $2,664 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,138 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Facets Multi-media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $80,116 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Ice- International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation | $1,162 | Brroklyn, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $251,672 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Old Town Folk | $2,855 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,252 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Propublica | $1,162 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $5,138 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2020 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Near North Montessori | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $41,650 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| American Writers Museum | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Festival Of America | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Court Theatre | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| The Chicago High School For The Arts | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| 826 Digital | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Friends Of Jones | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| 826 Chi | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Blair Thomas & Company | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Chicago Literacy Alliance | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Facets Multi-media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Old Town School Of Folk Music | $2,650 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Bright Pink | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Deborah's Place | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Haverford College | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Innovative Community Engagement Foundation | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Mca | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Nph Usa | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Stratford Festival | $20,000 | Stratford, ONTARIO, CA | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Young Chicago Authors | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Chicago Dancemakers | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Advance Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Propublica Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Chicago Orchestral Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| 826chi | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Near North Montessori | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Old Town School Of Folk Music | $2,650 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Blair Thomas & Company | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $26,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Facets Multi-media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Deborah's Place | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Haverford College | $1,000 | Haverford, PA, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| International Contemporary | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Links Hall | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Women's Board Of The Art Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| 826 National | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Gary Comer Youth Center | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Photography Society - Art Institute | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Friends Of Jones | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Chiarts | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Mca | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Cool Classics Inc Chicago | $7,350 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Nph Usa | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $11,700 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| 826chi | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Near North Montessori | $19,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Old Town School Of Folk Music | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Blair Thomas & Company | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Facets Multi-media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Deborah's Place | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Haverford College | $1,000 | Haverford, PA, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | $15,850 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| International Contemporary | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Links Hall | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
| 826 National | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Further Program Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Jentes Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3566107 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 55 E PEARSON 4102 Chicago, IL 60611-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Jentes Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer/direct | William R Jentes |
|---|---|
| Director/secretary | Justine O Jentes |
Forms 990-PF
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