The Sheba Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3976909
Foundation Overview
Based in Highland Park, IL, The Sheba Foundation has awarded 232 grants totaling $29,869,777 to organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $3,000,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$29,869,777
Total Assets
$64,135,431
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
51
Median Grant
$20,879
% Median Grant Growth
+109%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 82%
42 of 51 recipients (82%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
65% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (76%), Oak Brook (7%), Glenwood (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+887%
Strong 887% 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 + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (32%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sheba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Committee For Weizmann Institute Of Science | $5,319 | New York, NY, US | Research In The Natural And Exact Sciences And Advancing Scientific Studies In Schools | 2024 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc | $222,000 | New York, NY, US | Research On Food Safety | 2024 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $20,879 | Washington, DC, US | Education, Research And Programs To Promote Israel-american Relations | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Activities | 2024 |
| Build Inc | $8,685 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicagoland Youth Services | 2024 |
| Camp For All Kids | $70,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Central Fund Of Israel | $100,000 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | Public Affairs, Public Awareness, Combat Anti-semitism | 2024 |
| Chicago Coalition To End Homelessness | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Survivor Family Services | 2024 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Elder Care | 2024 |
| Friends Of Elnet | $63,835 | Skokie, IL, US | Education Of Citizens And Leaders To Promote Israel-europe Relations | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces | $140,040 | New York, NY, US | Support Israeli Services And Scholarships | 2024 |
| Glenwood Academy | $10,229 | Glenwood, MD, US | Education | 2024 |
| Goodman Theatre | $6,168 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $263 | Chicago, IL, US | Basic And Emergency Aid | 2024 |
| Help Hope Live | $100,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Highland Park Shooting Victim Fund | 2024 |
| Hillel At Illinois | $3,198 | Champaign, IL, US | College Student Support Services | 2024 |
| Israel Baseball Americas Inc | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Youth Development | 2024 |
| Israeli-american Council | $50,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Support The Israeli-american Community | 2024 |
| Jewish Institute For National Security | $9,733 | Washington, DC, US | Education And Research In Support Of National Security | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund | $7,250 | New York, NY, US | Support Charitable Causes Consistent With Jewish Ethics | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund - Adi Negev-nahalat Eran | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support The Hospital In Negev | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - American Friends Of Sheba Medical Center | $232,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Equipment | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - Ben-gurion University | $37,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - Kibbutz Nir Oz | $235,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Kibbutz Family Expenses And Milking Stations | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - Mobile Aeder Media | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - Na' Amat Usa | $180,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Bomb Shelter | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - Tel Aviv University | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Emergency Education Resources | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund - United Hatzalah | $85,550 | Chicago, IL, US | Oxygen And Related Medical Equipment For The North Of Israel And Hatzalah | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $770,195 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $109,152 | Chicago, IL, US | Emergency Resources | 2024 |
| Keshet | $25,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Education, Recreation, Adult And Residential Programs For Individuals With Disabilities | 2024 |
| Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation Ltd | $5,250 | Skokie, IL, US | Support Services For People With Als | 2024 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $19,363 | New York, NY, US | Support Medical Research Relating To Multiple Sclerosis | 2024 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $1,100,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Support The Synagogue And Its Security | 2024 |
| Old St Patrick's Church-chicago | $2,128 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Church Funding | 2024 |
| Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago - Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Services | 2024 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $3,265 | Trumbull, CT, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Hospital In Brazil And General Programs For Support Of Children Needing Major Medical Care | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Children Needing Major Medical Care | 2024 |
| Shriner's Hospital For Children | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Medical Support For Children | 2024 |
| Stand Together | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Affairs | 2024 |
| Standwithus | $7,463 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fighting Anti-semitism | 2024 |
| The Ark | $5,362 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| The Binyamin Fund | $36,000 | Spring Valley, NY, US | Medical Services | 2024 |
| The Clarion Project | $110,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Education On Public Safety | 2024 |
| The Israel Advocacy Group | $75,000 | Spring House, PA, US | Public Affairs, Public Awareness, Combat Anti-semitism | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $15,000 | Staten Island, VA, US | Veterans And First Responders Support | 2024 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $18,164 | Washington, DC, US | Support Museum Operations | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan Chicago | $1,078 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Swimming Program Fees | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund | $100,605 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2023 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2023 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Sinai Health System | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The People Of Israel | 2023 |
| Highland Park Firefighters Ass'n | $100 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Support Local Firefighters | 2023 |
| United Hatzalah | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Emergency Medical Services In Israel | 2023 |
| Boystown Jerusalem | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Ida Crown Academy | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Services | 2023 |
| Hillel Of Illinois | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | College Student Support Services | 2023 |
| Old St Patricks Church | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Church Funding | 2023 |
| Chabad Jewish Learning Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Services | 2023 |
| The Ark | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Build Incorporated | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicagoland Youth Services | 2023 |
| Friends Of Idf | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Israeli Soldiers | 2023 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Friends Of El Net | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education Of Citizens And Leaders To Promote Israel-europe Relations | 2023 |
| Als Association | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Services For People With Als | 2023 |
| Project Tkooma | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Services In Israel | 2023 |
| Scholars For Peace In The Middle Ea | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Education And Research In Support Of Academic Freedom | 2023 |
| Jewish Institute For National Secur | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education And Research In Support Of National Security | 2023 |
| American Israel Education Fund | $85,120 | Washington, DC, US | Education, Research And Programs To Promote Israel-american Relations | 2023 |
| Friends Of El Net | $24,558 | New York, NY, US | Education Of Citizens And Leaders To Promote Israel-europe Relations | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $4,812 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Israel Sport Center | $4,793 | Northfield, IL, US | Promote Athletics | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund | $9,752 | Northbrook, IL, US | Environmental, Community Development, And Education In Israel | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $498,272 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2023 |
| Stand With Us | $9,672 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fighting Anti-semitism | 2023 |
| United Hatzalah Israel | $9,809 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Emergency Medical Services In Israel | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | $14,713 | Washington, DC, US | Support Museum Operations | 2023 |
| Weizmann Institue Of Science | $24,977 | New York, NY, US | Research In The Natural And Exact Sciences And Advancing Scientific Studies In Schools | 2023 |
| Wiesenthal Foundation | $24,977 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Historical And Jewish Human Rights Education | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan Chicago | $4,930 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Hillel At Illinois | $14,789 | Champaign, IL, US | Support For College Students | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $100,605 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2023 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2023 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2023 |
| Sinai Health System | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The People Of Israel | 2023 |
| Highland Park Firefighters Ass'n | $100 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Support Local Firefighters | 2023 |
| United Hatzalah | $3,600 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Emergency Medical Services In Israel | 2023 |
| Boystown Jerusalem | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Youth Services | 2023 |
| Ida Crown Academy | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Services | 2023 |
| Hillel Of Illinois | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | College Student Support Services | 2023 |
| Old St Patricks Church | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Church Funding | 2023 |
| Chabad Jewish Learning Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Services | 2023 |
| The Ark | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Build Incorporated | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicagoland Youth Services | 2023 |
| Friends Of Idf | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Israeli Soldiers | 2023 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Friends Of El Net | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education Of Citizens And Leaders To Promote Israel-europe Relations | 2023 |
| Als Association | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Services For People With Als | 2023 |
| Project Tkooma | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Services In Israel | 2023 |
| Scholars For Peace In The Middle Ea | $25,000 | Bala Cynwyd, PA, US | Education And Research In Support Of Academic Freedom | 2023 |
| Jewish Institute For National Secur | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education And Research In Support Of National Security | 2023 |
| American Israel Education Fund | $85,120 | Washington, DC, US | Education, Research And Programs To Promote Israel-american Relations | 2023 |
| Friends Of El Net | $24,558 | New York, NY, US | Education Of Citizens And Leaders To Promote Israel-europe Relations | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $4,812 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Israel Sport Center | $4,793 | Northfield, IL, US | Promote Athletics | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund | $9,752 | Northbrook, IL, US | Environmental, Community Development, And Education In Israel | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $498,272 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2023 |
| Stand With Us | $9,672 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fighting Anti-semitism | 2023 |
| United Hatzalah Israel | $9,809 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Emergency Medical Services In Israel | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | $14,713 | Washington, DC, US | Support Museum Operations | 2023 |
| Weizmann Institue Of Science | $24,977 | New York, NY, US | Research In The Natural And Exact Sciences And Advancing Scientific Studies In Schools | 2023 |
| Wiesenthal Foundation | $24,977 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Historical And Jewish Human Rights Education | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan Chicago | $4,930 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Hillel At Illinois | $14,789 | Champaign, IL, US | Support For College Students | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $325,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2022 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Historical Education | 2022 |
| Goldberg Charitable Corp | $500,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | Different Sectors Of The Food Industry Are Represented By Professors Who Work To Make Decisions In Developing And Utilizing Food Tech In The Most Responsible Manner. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2022 |
| Glenwood Academy | $15,500 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2022 |
| Butterfield Scholarship Foundation | $3,000 | Nassau, N/A, BF | Scholarships For Environmental Students | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Weizman Institute Of Science | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Brain Research | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | $325,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2022 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Historical Education | 2022 |
| Goldberg Charitable Corp | $500,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | Different Sectors Of The Food Industry Are Represented By Professors Who Work To Make Decisions In Developing And Utilizing Food Tech In The Most Responsible Manner. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2022 |
| Glenwood Academy | $15,500 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2022 |
| Butterfield Scholarship Foundation | $3,000 | Nassau, Foreign, BF | Scholarships For Environmental Students | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Weizman Institute Of Science | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Brain Research | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | $325,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2022 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2022 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Historical Education | 2022 |
| Goldberg Charitable Corp | $500,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | Different Sectors Of The Food Industry Are Represented By Professors Who Work To Make Decisions In Developing And Utilizing Food Tech In The Most Responsible Manner. | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2022 |
| Glenwood Academy | $15,500 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2022 |
| Butterfield Scholarship Foundation | $3,000 | Nassau, Foreign, BF | Scholarships For Environmental Students | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Weizman Institute Of Science | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Brain Research | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | $325,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2021 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $3,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2021 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2021 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2021 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Advance Medical Care With Emphasis On Pancreatic Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2021 |
| Glenwood Academy | $10,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $105,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2020 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,050,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2020 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2020 |
| Goodman Theatre | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educate Local Youth On The Importance Of Work-readiness, Entrepreneurship And Financial Literacy. | 2020 |
| Glenwood Academy | $10,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2019 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2019 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,175,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2019 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2019 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2019 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Related To Cystic Fibrosis. | 2019 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educate Local Youth On The Importance Of Work-readiness, Entrepreneurship And Financial Literacy. | 2019 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $250,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Support For Nonprofit Multispecialty Academic Medical Center | 2019 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2019 |
| Glenwood Academy | $10,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2019 |
| The Blue Card | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Supports Holocaust Survivors And Their Families | 2019 |
| Butterfield Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | Nassau, N/A, BF | Scholarships For Environmental Students | 2019 |
| Misericordia | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Developmentally Disabled | 2019 |
| Brain Research Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2019 |
| Jewish United Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $10,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2018 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2018 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2018 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Related To Cystic Fibrosis. | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educate Local Youth On The Importance Of Work-readiness, Entrepreneurship And Financial Literacy. | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2018 |
| Glenwood Academy | $5,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2018 |
| Butterfield Scholarship Foundation | $2,000 | Nassau, N/A, BF | Scholarships For Environmental Students | 2018 |
| Excellence For Paraguay | $5,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Funding For Primary School In Paraguay | 2018 |
| Sinai Health System | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Hospital Funding | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $105,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2017 |
| Macula Vision Research Fund | $1,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Medical Services. | 2017 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $1,585,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2017 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2017 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2017 |
| United Negro College Fund | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education Fund | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Related To Cystic Fibrosis. | 2017 |
| Goldberg Charitable Corp | $25,000 | Wellesley, MA, US | Different Sectors Of The Food Industry Are Represented By Professors Who Work To Make Decisions In Developing And Utilizing Food Tech In The Most Responsible Manner. | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Educate Local Youth On The Importance Of Work-readiness, Entrepreneurship And Financial Literacy. | 2017 |
| Global Green Usa | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Advancing Smart Solutions To Climate Change That Improve Lives And Protect The Planet. | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2017 |
| Glenwood Academy | $5,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2017 |
| Mayo Clinic | $500,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| The Blue Card | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Supports Holocaust Survivors And Their Families | 2017 |
| Butterfield Scholarship Foundation | $5,000 | Nassau, N/A, BF | Scholarships For Environmental Students | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $285,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Causes Consistent Withjewish Ethics | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $20,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Family Room Program And General Programs For Support Of Parents Of Chldren Needing Major Medical Care | 2016 |
| Macula Vision Research Fund | $1,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Medical Services. | 2016 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Cancer Center At New Medical Facility | 2016 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society - | $12,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Relating To Multiple Sclerosis. | 2016 |
| Goodman Theatre | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Performing Arts | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Social Services To The Chicagoland Community | 2016 |
| Night Ministry | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth And Social Services | 2016 |
| Voices For Illinois Children | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Glenwood Academy | $5,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | For Grants And Scholarships | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Sheba Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3976909 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1225 CORPORATE BLVD Aurora, IL 60505-7608 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sheba Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director & President | Steven H Lavin |
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| Director & Secretary | Deborah Rosenberg |
| Director & Asst. Secretary | Dawn Lavin |
| Treasurer | Michael Lavin |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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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.