The Tenzer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-7613423
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Tenzer Family Foundation has awarded 263 grants totaling $7,150,562 to organizations in Oklahoma, Florida and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $3,037,442, with a median award of $1,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,150,562
Total Assets
$8,568,311
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+10%
(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: 16%
4 of 25 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in Illinois and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (85%), Maywood (6%), Golf (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+4010%
Strong 4010% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). 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 The Tenzer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessings In A Backpack | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Anan Harmon Chapter Nsdar | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Artis-naples | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Above And Beyond Recovery Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Depauw University | $2,984,147 | Greencastle, IN, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Friends Of Chicago Animal Care And Control(fcacc) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Christian Charity | $1,000 | Mendham, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $2,500 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Young Hearts For Life | $5,000 | Villa Park, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Bradley Impact Fund | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| The Mds Foundation | $5,000 | Yardville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | $6,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Chicago Animal Care And Control(fcacc) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $2,500 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Jazz Desires Corp | $500 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Anan Harmon Chapter -general Purposes | 2022 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bradley Impact Fund | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Mds Foundation | $5,000 | Yardville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | $6,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Chicago Animal Care And Control(fcacc) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $2,500 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Jazz Desires Corp | $500 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Anan Harmon Chapter -General Purposes | 2022 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bradley Impact Fund | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Mds Foundation | $5,000 | Yardville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | $6,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Chicago Animal Care And Control(fcacc) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $2,500 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Jazz Desires Corp | $500 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Anan Harmon Chapter -General Purposes | 2022 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Bradley Impact Fund | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Mds Foundation | $5,000 | Yardville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | $6,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposesgeneral Purposes | 2021 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Depauw University | $3,037,442 | Greencastle, IN, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $2,500 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Jazz Desires Corp | $500 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Leap | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $200,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Anan Harmon Chapter -general Purposes | 2021 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Bradley Impact Fund | $2,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Friends Of Burley | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| The Mds Foundation | $5,000 | Yardville, NJ, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Turning Point Usa | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | $6,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Anan Harmon Chapter Nsdar | $500 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposesgeneral Purposes | 2020 |
| Christ Child Society Of Naples | $16,158 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $2,500 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Jazz Desires Corp | $500 | Maywood, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Lake Conservatory Inc | $100 | Fontana, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago - Lake Geneva Chapter | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Anan Harmon Chapter -general Purposes | 2020 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Mayo Clinic | $200,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Alzheimer's Disease Research | 2020 |
| The Song Book Foundation | $10,252 | Carmel, IN, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Turning Point Usa | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Wind River Ministries Inc | $6,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Artis-naples | $25,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Books For Collier Kids | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes-annual Fund | 2018 |
| Christ Child Society Of Naples | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Depauw University | $25,000 | Greencastle, IN, US | Depauw Gifts And Golf Program Funds | 2018 |
| Depauw University | $2,713 | Greencastle, IN, US | Event Sponsorship | 2018 |
| Depauw University | $60,000 | Greencastle, IN, US | Computers For Computer Science Faculty | 2018 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $5,000 | Golf, IL, US | Pete Hermes Endowed Named Scholarship | 2018 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Friends Of Burley School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Friends Of Ernie Pyle | $1,000 | Dana, IN, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $1,000 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Jdrf One Walk (diabetes Walk) | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Learn Explore And Play (leap) | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago - Lake Geneva Chapter | $75 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution | $1,000 | Glen Ellen, IL, US | Anan Harmon Chapter -general Purposes | 2018 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Rush University Medical Center - Cancer Center Institute | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Uc Regents-university Of California Santa Barbara | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Feminist Studies Fund | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2018 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $850 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes-annual Fund | 2017 |
| Christ Child Society Of Naples | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $13,175 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Depauw University | $10,000 | Greencastle, IN, US | General Purposes - Campaign For Depauw | 2017 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $6,000 | Golf, IL, US | Pete Hermes Endowed Named Scholarship | 2017 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Friends Of Kishwauketoe | $1,000 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $3,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Heavens Gait Ranch | $1,000 | Cedar Grove, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Learn Explore And Play (leap) | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposesgeneral Purposes | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago - Lake Geneva Chapter | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Mayo Clinic | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Greatest Needs At Mayo Clinic | 2017 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Shelter For Abused Women & Children | $930 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| St Jude's Children Hospitsl | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| The Thresholds | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Artis-naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Aurora Universitygeorge William College | $150 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Boy Scout Pact 3079 Boy Scouts Of Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Food For Military | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes-annual Fund | 2016 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposesgeneral Purposesgeneral Purposes | 2016 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposesgeneral Purposes | 2016 |
| Danny Did Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Depauw University | $10,000 | Greencastle, IN, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $5,000 | Golf, IL, US | Pete Hermes Endowed Named Scholarship | 2016 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Geneva Lake Association | $100 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $75 | Fontana, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Geneva Lake Water Safety Comm | $500 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Golisano Childrens Museum Of Naples | $100 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Lake Geneva Fresh Air Association | $100 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Life Builders United | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposesgeneral Purposes | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago - Lake Geneva Chapter | $75 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Mayo Clinic | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| The Thresholds | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Booth Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | $2,280 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Purposes | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Tenzer Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-7613423 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 141 W JACKSON BLVD STE 2036 Chicago, IL 60604-3391 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Tenzer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Kathryn L Mcclain |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Marilyn E Tenzer |
| Trustee | Rebecca E Tenzer |
| Trustee | Melissa K Tenzer |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
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.