Senser Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-7611461
Foundation Overview
Based in Highland Park, IL, Senser Foundation has awarded 199 grants totaling $5,335,607 to organizations in New York, Illinois and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $162,500, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,335,607
Total Assets
$23,383
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-60%
(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
Balanced Approach: 33%
6 of 18 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
45% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (82%), Glenview (6%), Northbrook (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+27%
Moderate 27% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic 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.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Senser 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America Gives | $120,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote And Facilitate Philanthropy In The Us And Israel | 2024 |
| Bnai Abraham-zion Congregation (Glasser Preschool) | $11,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Promote Preschool Education | 2024 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Empower Residents To Share In Community Building | 2024 |
| Camp Young Judaea Midwest | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2024 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2024 |
| Fuente Latina | $40,000 | Miami, FL, US | Provide Educational Programs And Events To Spanish Language Speakers Regarding The Middle East | 2024 |
| Jewish Free Loan Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | No-interest Loans To Individuals For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2024 |
| Jewish Women International | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Women And Girls To Thrive In Healthy Relationships | 2024 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environmental Justice | 2024 |
| Moving Traditions | $40,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | Inspire Youth To To A Life Of Jewish Commitment And Learning | 2024 |
| Neighbors For Environmental Justice | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Eduate, Advocate, And Organize Local Community For Environmental Causes | 2024 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2024 |
| Red Tent Fund | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Provide Access To Womens' Healthcare Guided By Jewish Values | 2024 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| Shalva | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2024 |
| The Ark | $5,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2024 |
| America Gives | $130,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote And Facilitate Philanthropy In The Us And Israel | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Kidum | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Camp Young Judaea Midwest | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support General Operations | 2023 |
| Everthrive Illinios | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Reproductive Justice Through Community Partnership, Policy Action And System Change | 2023 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2023 |
| Jewish Women International | $70,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Women And Girls To Thrive In Healthy Relationships | 2023 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environmental Justice | 2023 |
| Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago | $30,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs | 2023 |
| Neighbors For Environmental Justice | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Eduate, Advocate, And Organize Local Community For Environmental Causes | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2023 |
| Shalom Task Force | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Assistance To Victims Of Domestic Abuse | 2023 |
| Shalva | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2023 |
| The Ark | $90,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2023 |
| The Good People Fund | $45,000 | Millburn, NJ, US | Operational/financial Support To Small, Grass-roots Programs | 2023 |
| The Jewish Pocet | $25,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| America Gives | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote And Facilitate Philanthropy In The Us And Israel | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Kolot | $105,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2022 |
| Avodah The Jewish Service Corps Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Voluntarism Promotion | 2022 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2022 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2022 |
| Jewish Women International | $105,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Women And Girls To Thrive In Healthy Relationships | 2022 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2022 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environmental Justice | 2022 |
| Physicians For Human Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Investigate/document Human Rights Violations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shalva | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2022 |
| The Ark | $25,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| The Good People Fund | $7,500 | Millburn, NJ, US | Operational/financial Support To Small, Grass-roots Programs | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Ghetto Fighters' Museum Inc | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | Study/research Of The History Of The Holocaust | 2022 |
| Everthrive Illinios | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Reproductive Justice Through Community Partnership, Policy Action And System Change | 2022 |
| Jumpstart Labs | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Develop And Support Emerging Nonprofit And Religious Organizations | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund Operating | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Develop And Support Emerging Nonprofit And Religious Organizations | 2022 |
| Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | Elimination Of Domestic Abuse In The Jewish Divorce Process | 2022 |
| America Gives | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote And Facilitate Philanthropy In The Us And Israel | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Kolot | $105,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2022 |
| Avodah The Jewish Service Corps Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Voluntarism Promotion | 2022 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2022 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2022 |
| Jewish Women International | $105,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Women And Girls To Thrive In Healthy Relationships | 2022 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2022 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environmental Justice | 2022 |
| Physicians For Human Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Investigate/document Human Rights Violations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shalva | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2022 |
| The Ark | $25,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| The Good People Fund | $7,500 | Millburn, NJ, US | Operational/financial Support To Small, Grass-roots Programs | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Ghetto Fighters' Museum Inc | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | Study/research Of The History Of The Holocaust | 2022 |
| Everthrive Illinios | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Reproductive Justice Through Community Partnership, Policy Action And System Change | 2022 |
| Jumpstart Labs | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Develop And Support Emerging Nonprofit And Religious Organizations | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund Operating | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Develop And Support Emerging Nonprofit And Religious Organizations | 2022 |
| Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | Elimination Of Domestic Abuse In The Jewish Divorce Process | 2022 |
| America Gives | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote And Facilitate Philanthropy In The Us And Israel | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Kolot | $105,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2022 |
| Avodah The Jewish Service Corps Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Voluntarism Promotion | 2022 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2022 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2022 |
| Jewish Women International | $105,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Women And Girls To Thrive In Healthy Relationships | 2022 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2022 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environmental Justice | 2022 |
| Physicians For Human Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Investigate/document Human Rights Violations | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Shalva | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2022 |
| The Ark | $25,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2022 |
| The Good People Fund | $7,500 | Millburn, NJ, US | Operational/financial Support To Small, Grass-roots Programs | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Ghetto Fighters' Museum Inc | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | Study/research Of The History Of The Holocaust | 2022 |
| Everthrive Illinios | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Reproductive Justice Through Community Partnership, Policy Action And System Change | 2022 |
| Jumpstart Labs | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Develop And Support Emerging Nonprofit And Religious Organizations | 2022 |
| New Israel Fund Operating | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Develop And Support Emerging Nonprofit And Religious Organizations | 2022 |
| Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | Elimination Of Domestic Abuse In The Jewish Divorce Process | 2022 |
| Am Yisrael | $10,500 | Northfield, IL, US | Religious Organization | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Kolot | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2021 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2021 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $120,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2021 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2021 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2021 |
| Masorti Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Conservative Jewish Community In Israel Through Education And Other Programming | 2021 |
| Physicians For Human Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Investigate/document Human Rights Violations | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2021 |
| Rabbinical Assembly Of America | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | Rabbinical Educational Support | 2021 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $67,500 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| Shalva | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2021 |
| The Ark | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2021 |
| The Good People Fund | $25,000 | Millburn, NJ, US | Operational/financial Support To Small, Grass-roots Programs | 2021 |
| Shomrei Torah Synagogue | $500 | West Hills, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| America Gives | $120,000 | New York, NY, US | Promote And Facilitate Philanthropy In The Us And Israel | 2021 |
| Sefaria | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Religion, Spiritual Development | 2021 |
| Zioness Movement | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Advancement Of Social, Racial, Economic, Environmental And Gender Justice In America | 2021 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environmental Justice | 2021 |
| Seed Commons | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Economic Development | 2021 |
| Jewish Women International | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Empower Women And Girls To Thrive In Healthy Relationships | 2021 |
| Am Yisrael | $19,900 | Northfield, IL, US | Religious Organization | 2020 |
| American Friends Of The Tel Aviv University Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $25,138 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2020 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2020 |
| Avodah The Jewish Service Corps Inc | $70,000 | New York, NY, US | Voluntarism Promotion | 2020 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2020 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2020 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Affordable Access To Reproductive Health Care And Family Planning | 2020 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $162,500 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Shalva | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2020 |
| The Ark | $55,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| The Good People Fund | $50,000 | Millburn, NJ, US | Operational/financial Support To Small, Grass-roots Programs | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Kolot | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2020 |
| Physicians For Human Rights | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Investigate/document Human Rights Violations | 2020 |
| Cantors Assembly | $1,000 | Fairlawn, OH, US | Humanitarian Support For Jewish Community In Uganda | 2020 |
| Rabbinical Assembly Of America | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Support Educational Programs For Latin American Rabbis | 2020 |
| Congregation Adath Jeshurun | $1,500 | Minnetonka, MN, US | Rabbi Scholarship Fund - Uganda | 2020 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services In Metropolitan Chicago | 2020 |
| World Council Of Synagogues | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Support For Conservative/masorti Congregations | 2020 |
| Culinary Care | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provides Free Meals To Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2020 |
| A Wider Bridge | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Lesbian/gay Rights | 2018 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $23,107 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2018 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2018 |
| Avodah The Jewish Service Corps Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Voluntarism Promotion | 2018 |
| Fjc (irac) | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Philanthropy | 2018 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Family Planning | 2018 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Institutions | 2018 |
| Shalva | $115,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2018 |
| American Friends Of The Tel Aviv University Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Institutions | 2018 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2018 |
| Washington Institute For Near East Policy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2018 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $25,112 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2017 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2017 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2017 |
| Salomon Schechter Day School Of Metropolitan Chicago | $3,600 | Northbrook, IL, US | Educational Institutions | 2017 |
| Shalva | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2017 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2017 |
| Washington Institute For Near East Policy | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2017 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Vibe Israel | $7,500 | Jersey City, NJ, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2017 |
| Aids Foundation Of Chicago | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services - Multipurpose And Other Nec | 2016 |
| Am Yisrael | $13,600 | Northfield, IL, US | Synagogue | 2016 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $93,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2016 |
| American Jewish Committee | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | International, Foreign Affairs, And National Security, Intergroup/race Relations | 2016 |
| American Tinnitus Association | $200 | Portland, OR, US | Exists To Cure Tinnitus Through The Development Of Resources That Advance Tinnitus Research. | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League Of B'nai B'rith | $250 | New York, NY, US | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | 2016 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Religion, Spiritual Development | 2016 |
| Camera | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Theater | 2016 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | $100 | Stonington, CT, US | 086 - 05/04/15 02:34pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2016 |
| Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2016 |
| Friends Of Elnet | $125,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Promotion Of International Understanding | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Israeli Defense Forces | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Public, Society Benefit | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Banks, Food Pantries | 2016 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $100 | Skokie, IL, US | History Museum | 2016 |
| Jewish Institute For National Security Affairs | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Human Service Organizations | 2016 |
| Jewish National Fund | $500 | New York, NY, US | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, And Grantmaking | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2016 |
| Keshet | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Specialized Education Institutions/schools For Visually Or Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabled | 2016 |
| Madd | $100 | Irving, TX, US | Victims' Services, Public Safety | 2016 |
| Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago | $1,000 | Lincolnwood, IL, US | Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs | 2016 |
| Masorti Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | Religion, Spiritual Development | 2016 |
| Middle East Media And Research Institute - Memri | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Wein103 - 04/25/17 03:56pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2016 |
| National Council Of Jewish Women | $100 | New York, NY, US | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | 2016 |
| Ort America | $100 | New York, NY, US | Vocational/technical | 2016 |
| Shalva | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Violence Shelters And Services | 2016 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2016 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $3,600 | Washington, DC, US | History Museum | 2016 |
| Washington Institute For Near East Policy | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Institutes And/or Public Policy Analysis | 2016 |
| Wfmt | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Media, Communications Organizations | 2016 |
| Wttw | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Media, Communications Organizations | 2016 |
| Fjc (irac) | $500 | New York, NY, US | Commmunity Funds/trusts And Federated Giving Program | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | Health - General & Rehabilitative | 2016 |
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| EIN | 36-7611461 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 55 S DEERE PARK DR Highland Park, IL 60035-5370 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Jerrold Senser |
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