Zuckerman Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4120779
Foundation Overview
Based in Glencoe, IL, Zuckerman Family Foundation has awarded 292 grants totaling $1,761,773 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $136 to $115,365, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,761,773
Total Assets
$1,686,924
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
94
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(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
Relationship-Focused: 17%
16 of 94 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
68% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (80%), Highland Park (7%), Glencoe (5%).
Funding Trajectory
-36%
Declining funding trend with 36% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
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.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Zuckerman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Anti Deamation League | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Caase | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Dispute Resoltuion Institute Inc | $2,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $500 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Glencoe Library | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Fulcrum Point | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Gift Of Life | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Glencoe Youth Services | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Historical Assn Of South Haven | $500 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Ignite Promise | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $41,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $500 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | $360 | Lilburn, GA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Make A Wish | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Missd | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Newberry Library | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Night Ministry | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $18,600 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Pancreatic Canver Action Network | $500 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Pj Library Harold Grinspoon Fdn | $500 | Agawam, MA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbill, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Rosenbush Cardiology Prevention Fellowship | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Shalva | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Snow City Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| South Haven Community Foundation | $1,000 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Susan Spector Fund | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Anti Deamation League | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Caase | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Dispute Resoltuion Institute Inc | $2,000 | Carbondale, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $500 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Glencoe Library | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Fulcrum Point | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Gift Of Life | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Glencoe Youth Services | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Historical Assn Of South Haven | $500 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Ignite Promise | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $41,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $500 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | $360 | Lilburn, GA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Make A Wish | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Missd | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Newberry Library | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Night Ministry | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $18,600 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Pancreatic Canver Action Network | $500 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Pj Library Harold Grinspoon Fdn | $500 | Agawam, MA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbill, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Rosenbush Cardiology Prevention Fellowship | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Shalva | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Snow City Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| South Haven Community Foundation | $1,000 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Susan Spector Fund | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2023 |
| Adl | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $500 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $5,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Fulcrum Point | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Gift Of Life | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Centers | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | $30,365 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $500 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Make A Wish | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Newberry Library | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Night Ministry | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $15,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Pj Library Harold Grinspoon Fdn | $500 | Agawam, MA, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Rosenbush Cardiology Prevention Fellowship | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Shalva | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| South Haven Community Foundation | $1,000 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Snow City Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Caase | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Evanston Police & Fire Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Glencoe Library | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Glencoe Youth Services | $250 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Historical Assn Of South Haven | $500 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2021 |
| Adl | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $1,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Cornell University | $10,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Cradle Foundation | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $500 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $5,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Fulcrum Point | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Gift Of Life | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Centers | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | $40,365 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $500 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Make A Wish | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Newberry Library | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Night Ministry | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $15,117 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Pj Library Harold Grinspoon Fdn | $500 | Agawam, MA, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Rosenbush Cardiology Prevention Fellowship | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Shalva | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| South Haven Community Foundation | $1,000 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Museum | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2020 |
| Adl | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Cornell University | $10,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Cycle For Survival | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $150 | Bethesda, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $1,800 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $5,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Fulcrum Point | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Gift Of Life | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Edu | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Invest For Kids | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Centers | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $47,165 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Make A Wish | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $27,250 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Night Ministry | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $10,100 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $500 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Ravinia Festival | $8,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Shalva | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Snow City Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2018 |
| Aclu | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Adl | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Bright Pink | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Cornell University | $10,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $500 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $5,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Fulcrum Point | $19,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Heartland Alliance | $2,750 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Historical Assn Of South Haven | $500 | South Haven, MI, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Edu | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Invest For Kids | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Jewish National Fund | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $115,365 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $250 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Make A Wish | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $500 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Shalva | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Snow City Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $136 | Bethesda, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2017 |
| Adl | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Bright Pink | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Columbus School For Girls | $1,500 | Columbus, OH, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Cornell University | $20,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Erikson Institute | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Family Focus | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | $500 | Peekskill, NY, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | $5,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Fulcrum Point | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Gift Of Life | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Edu | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Invest For Kids | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Centers | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Jewish National Fund | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $107,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Josselyn Center | $1,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Keshet | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Make A Wish | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Merit School Of Music | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | $25,000 | Miami, FL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Ravinia Festival | $4,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | $10,000 | Trumbull, CT, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Shalua | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Snow City Arts | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Temple Sholom | $3,040 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Wolcott School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Zero To Three | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $500 | Skokie, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Aclu | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Charity Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Zuckerman Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-4120779 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1049 BLUFF RD Glencoe, IL 60022-1120 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Zuckerman Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres, Dir, Sec | Sherwin Zuckerman |
|---|---|
| Treas, Dir | Sheri Zuckerman |
Forms 990-PF
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- 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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