Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4149263
Foundation Overview
Based in Glenview, IL, Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $135,729 to organizations in Illinois, Indiana and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $20 to $15,000, with a median award of $167.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 14 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
73% 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 Glenview (39%), Chicago (28%), Northbrook (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 57% 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
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). 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 Binstein Family Helping Hand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $9,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2024 |
| Back 2 School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2024 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2024 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $555 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2024 |
| Nedsra Special Recreation Association | $325 | Addison, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2024 |
| Nssra Foundation | $2,100 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2024 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $100 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Pancreatic Cancer Action | 2024 |
| Qtego | $1,050 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2024 |
| Restless Leg Syndrome Organization | $25 | Austin, TX, US | Eliminate Restless Leg Syndrome Through The Advancement Of Research | 2024 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $130 | Highland Park, IL, US | General | 2024 |
| Neurofibromatosis Midwest | $53 | St Charles, IL, US | General | 2024 |
| Lgs Foundation | $103 | San Diego, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Glenview Park District | $220 | Glenview, IL, US | General | 2024 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | $200 | Glenview, IL, US | General | 2024 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $15,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2023 |
| American Parkinson Disease | $35 | Glenview, IL, US | Parkinson Disease | 2023 |
| Back 2 School | $480 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2023 |
| Evans Scholar Foundation | $40 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2023 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $200 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $1,260 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2023 |
| Love For Liam Foundation | $100 | Williamsburgh, PA, US | Epilepsy | 2023 |
| North Shore Senior Center | $50 | Northfield, IL, US | Senior Care Giving | 2023 |
| Off The Street Club | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Logan | $51 | South Bend, IN, US | Community Resources | 2023 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $500 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2023 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $8,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $42 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General | 2022 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2022 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Glenview Turkey Drive | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Food Drive | 2022 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $650 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Nssra Foundation | $250 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Qtego | $1,082 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Neighborhood Boys And Girls | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $400 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | $30 | Glenview, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | $40 | St Louis, MO, US | Christian Outreach Ministry | 2022 |
| American Parkinson Disease | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Parkinson Disease | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $54 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen | $52 | Peoria, IL, US | Breast Cancer | 2022 |
| Shelby Co Honor Guard | $30 | Shelby Township, MI, US | Assistance For Veterans | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | $100 | Norwalk, CT, US | Myeloma Research | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $100 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Pancreatic Cancer Action | 2022 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $8,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $42 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General | 2022 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2022 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Glenview Turkey Drive | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Food Drive | 2022 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $650 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Nssra Foundation | $250 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Qtego | $1,082 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Neighborhood Boys And Girls | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $400 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | $30 | Glenview, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | $40 | St Louis, MO, US | Christian Outreach Ministry | 2022 |
| American Parkinson Disease | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Parkinson Disease | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $54 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen | $52 | Peoria, IL, US | Breast Cancer | 2022 |
| Shelby Co Honor Guard | $30 | Shelby Township, MI, US | Assistance For Veterans | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | $100 | Norwalk, CT, US | Myeloma Research | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $100 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Pancreatic Cancer Action | 2022 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $8,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $42 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General | 2022 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2022 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Glenview Turkey Drive | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Food Drive | 2022 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $650 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Nssra Foundation | $250 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Qtego | $1,082 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Neighborhood Boys And Girls | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $400 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | $30 | Glenview, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | $40 | St Louis, MO, US | Christian Outreach Ministry | 2022 |
| American Parkinson Disease | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Parkinson Disease | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $54 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen | $52 | Peoria, IL, US | Breast Cancer | 2022 |
| Shelby Co Honor Guard | $30 | Shelby Township, MI, US | Assistance For Veterans | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | $100 | Norwalk, CT, US | Myeloma Research | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $100 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Pancreatic Cancer Action | 2022 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $8,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $42 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General | 2022 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2022 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Glenview Turkey Drive | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Food Drive | 2022 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $650 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Nssra Foundation | $250 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2022 |
| Qtego | $1,082 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2022 |
| The Neighborhood Boys And Girls | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $400 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2022 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | $30 | Glenview, IL, US | Provide Meals | 2022 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | $40 | St Louis, MO, US | Christian Outreach Ministry | 2022 |
| American Parkinson Disease | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | Parkinson Disease | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $54 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen | $52 | Peoria, IL, US | Breast Cancer | 2022 |
| Shelby Co Honor Guard | $30 | Shelby Township, MI, US | Assistance For Veterans | 2022 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | $100 | Norwalk, CT, US | Myeloma Research | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $100 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | Pancreatic Cancer Action | 2022 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $1,050 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2021 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2021 |
| Glenview Community Church | $50 | Glenview, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $200 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $600 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2021 |
| Nssra Foundation | $50 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2021 |
| Qtego | $672 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2021 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $500 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2021 |
| Casa Lake County | $100 | Vernon Hills, IL, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Glenview Turkey Drive | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Food Drive | 2021 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $3,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2020 |
| Back 2 School | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2020 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2020 |
| Nssra Foundation | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2020 |
| Off The Street Club | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2020 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $200 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2020 |
| Qtego | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General | 2020 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | $50 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Cure Alzheimers | $20 | Wellsley Hills, MA, US | Alzheimer Research | 2020 |
| Off The Street Club | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2019 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2019 |
| Nedsra Special Recreation Association | $720 | Addison, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2019 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2019 |
| Back 2 School | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2019 |
| Nssra Foundation | $450 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2019 |
| Little By Little Inc Nfp | $200 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2019 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $150 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Three Crown Foundation | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General | 2019 |
| Hilton Head Fire Fighters | $25 | Hilton Head, SC, US | General | 2019 |
| Optimist Club Of Glenview | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | General | 2019 |
| Nami Walks Greater Ms | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | General | 2019 |
| Ryan Ihlenfeld Memorial Fund- Lake Forest Parks And Rec | $200 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General | 2019 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $4,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $50 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General | 2018 |
| Augie's Quest | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2018 |
| Back 2 School | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2018 |
| Glenbrook South High School Alumni | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Fund Youth Sports | 2018 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $150 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2018 |
| Nedsra Special Recreation Association | $950 | Addison, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2018 |
| Nssra Foundation | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2018 |
| Off The Street Club | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2018 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2018 |
| Misericordia | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Night Ministries | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Volunteers In Medicine | $30 | Burlington, VT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Rebuilding Together | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $150 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $3,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $50 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General | 2017 |
| Augie's Quest | $50 | Cambridge, MA, US | General | 2017 |
| Avon Breast Cancer Walk | $50 | Rye, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| Back 2 School | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2017 |
| Bright Pink | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2017 |
| Covenant Village | $25 | Northbrook, IL, US | General | 2017 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $200 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Hope Mommies | $40 | Kennewick, WA, US | General | 2017 |
| Little By Little Inc Nfp | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2017 |
| Nedsra Special Recreation Association | $1,350 | Addison, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2017 |
| Off The Street Club | $700 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2017 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | $900 | Nashville, TN, US | General | 2017 |
| Zbt | $500 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Philanthropy And Service | 2017 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | $5,580 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Fund Childrens Hospital | 2016 |
| Back 2 School | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide School Supplies To Children | 2016 |
| Glenview Tennis Club | $185 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Heifer International | $275 | Little Rock, AR, US | Religion | 2016 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital | $550 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2016 |
| Little By Little Inc Nfp | $100 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2016 |
| Nedsra Special Recreation Association | $1,150 | Addison, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Off The Street Club | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2016 |
| Youth Services Of Glenviewnorthbrook | $250 | Glenview, IL, US | Help Children | 2016 |
| Zbt | $600 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Philanthropy And Service | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $60 | Chicago, IL, US | Providing Food To The Hungry | 2016 |
| Nssra Foundation | $200 | Northbrook, IL, US | Fund Recreational And Social Programs For People With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Help Children | 2016 |
| Alpha Gamma Delta | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Philanthropy And Service | 2016 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | $50 | New York, NY, US | Support For Cancer Research | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4149263 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1530 LONGVALLEY RD Glenview, IL 60025-5125 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Jeffrey Binstein |
|---|---|
| Secretary/director | Laurie Binstein |
| Director | Judith Olk |
Forms 990-PF
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