Feitler Family Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 39-6125966

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, Feitler Family Fund has awarded 170 grants totaling $1,894,118 to organizations in Massachusetts, Illinois and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $13 to $500,000, with a median award of $3,887.5.

Latest Tax Year
2018
Total Giving (all years)
$1,894,118
Total Assets
$14,995,020
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,887.5

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
58
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+400% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: October 2019

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 45%

26 of 58 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

62% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (85%), Mettawa (3%), Highland Park (2%).

Funding Trajectory
-9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 2 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (43%). 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 Feitler Family Fund'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
Abraham Path Initiative $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Adlai Stevenson Center On Democracy $1,000 Mettawa, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Health Services 2018
Anti-defamation League $5,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Babson College $10,000 Babson Park, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Baltimore Museum Of Art $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Barnard College $15,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Cambridge Health Alliance $20,000 Cambridge, MA, US Health Services 2018
Chicago Botanic Garden $250 Glencoe, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Chicago Sinai Congregation $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
City Club Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Community Foundation $1,000 Alpena, MI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Debate It Forward $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Field Museum $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Fjc A Foundation Of Philanthropic Fundstopspin $1,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Free Spirit Media $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Friends Of The Parks $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
From K-1 - Boardwalk Pipeline Partners Lp $13 Houston, TX, US Other Charitable Activities 2018
Goodman Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Grant Park Music Festival $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Harris Theater For Music And Dance $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Harvard University $26,000 Boston, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Highland Park Community Nursery School $500 Highland Park, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens $10,000 Washington, DC, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Historic Preservation Foundation Of The Fortnightly $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Horizons Greater Washington $10,000 Washington, DC, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Human Rights Watch $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Kohl Children's Museum $10,000 Glenview, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Library Of American Landscape History $1,000 Amherst, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Lyric Opera Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Mercersburg Academy $25,000 Mercersburg, PA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Merit School Of Music $2,250 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Misericordia $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Health Services 2018
Museum Of Science And Industry $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Museum Trustee Association $15,000 Baltimore, MD, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
North Shore Senior Center $1,000 Northfield, IL, US Health Services 2018
Oneness-family School $5,000 Chevy Chase, MD, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Openlands $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Planned Parenthood $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Roosevelt University $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Severn School $10,000 Severna Park, MD, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Soar $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
St Chrysostom's Church & Day School $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Steppenwolf Theatre Company $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Student Conservation Association $25,000 Arlington, VA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
The Art Institute Of Chicago $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
The Arts Club Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
The Chicago High School For The Arts $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
The Newberry $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Jewish Community Foundation $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
University Of Miami $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
University Of Pennsylvania $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Women's Sports Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Working In The Schools (wits) $1,750 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
World Learning $5,000 Brattleboro, VT, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2018
Adlai Stevenson Center On Democracy $1,000 Mettawa, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2017
American Council Of Trustees And Alumni $10,000 Washington, DC, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Aurora Health Care Foundation $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Health Serviceshealth Services 2017
Chicago Child Care Society $250 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2017
Chicago Symphony Orchestra $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
City Club Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Community Health $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2017
Debate It Forward $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Evans Scholars Foundation $100 Golf, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Facets Multi-media Incorporated $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Fjc A Foundation Of Philanthropic Fundstopspin $1,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Francis W Parker School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Schools, Colleges Etc 2017
From K-1 - Boardwalk Pipeline Partners Lp $24 Houston, TX, US Other Charitable Activities 2017
Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company Inc $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Grant Park Music Festival $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Harvard Business School $1,000 Boston, MA, US Schools, Colleges Etc 2017
Harvard Law School - The Langdell Society $2,000 Boston, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
High Jump $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Historic Preservation Foundation Of The Fortnightly $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Hyde Park Art Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Injustice Watch $500 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue $1,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Keshet $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Kenyon College $10,000 Gambier, OH, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Larchmont - Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center $1,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2017
Library Of American Landscape History $1,000 Amherst, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc $1,000 Lilburn, GA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2017
Merit School Of Music $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Schools, Colleges Etc 2017
Misericordia $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
National Forest Foundation $5,000 Missoula, MT, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Roosevelt University - Gage Gallery $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Soar $500 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Steppenwolf Theatre Company $3,775 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (taps) $100 Arlington, VA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Ten Chimneys Foundation $1,000 Genesee Depot, WI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
The Art Institute Of Chicago $100 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
The Chicago High School For The Arts $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
The Solti Foundation Us $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
The University Of Chicago $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
University School Of Milwaukee $25,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Usher Iii Initiative $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Health Services 2017
Vail Health Foundation $2,000 Vail, CO, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Women's Sports Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2017
Working In The Schools (wits) $300 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Wttw $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2017
Abraham Path Initiative $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Adlai Stevenson Center On Democracy $500 Mettawa, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $54,500 Chicago, IL, US Health Services 2016
Anti-defamation League $4,780 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Auditorium Theatre $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago $500 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Birthright Israel Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Chicago Children's Choirchicago Cultural Center $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Chicago Commons Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Chicago History Museum $100 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Chicago Humanities Festival $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Chicago Sinai Congregation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Chicago Symphony Orchestra $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Child Advocates Of Connecticut $4,000 Norwalk, CT, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
City Club Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Community Health $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Erickson Institute $250 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Facets Academy $500 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Field Museum $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Fjc A Foundation Of Philanthropic Fundstopspin $1,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Francis W Parker School $16,850 Chicago, IL, US Schools, Colleges Etc 2016
Friends Of The Parks $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
From K-1 - Boardwalk Pipeline Partners Lp $26 Houston, TX, US Other Charitable Activities 2016
Funding Arts Network $1,000 Miami, FL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Glessner House Museum $500 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Harris Theater For Music And Dance $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Harvard Business School $1,000 Boston, MA, US Schools, Colleges Etc 2016
Harvard Club Of Chicago $2,850 Kenilworth, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Harvard Club Of New York City $200 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Haverford College $100,000 Haverford, PA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Historic Preservation Society Of The Fortnightly $250 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Human Rights Watch $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Hyde Park Art Center $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Jdrf $1,000 Washington, DC, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Keshet $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Kohls Children's Museum $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Larchmont - Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center $1,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US Other Activities Directed To Individuals 2016
Library Of American Landscape History $2,000 Amherst, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Lyric Opera Of Chicago $15,500 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Mamaroneck Union Free School District $20,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US Educational 2016
Merit School Of Music $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Schools, Colleges Etc 2016
Milwaukee Art Museum $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Milwaukee Repertory Theater $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Misericordia $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Mount Holyoke College $1,000 South Hadley, MA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Museum Of Science And Industry $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
National Forest Foundation $119,000 Missoula, MT, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Ovarian Cancer Research $1,000 New York, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Planned Parenthood $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Ravinia $10,000 Highland Park, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Rotary Club Of Chicago Financial District Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Severn School $3,000 Severna Park, MD, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Soar $650 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Student Conservation Association $25,000 Arlington, VA, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
The 100 Club Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Ten Chimneys Foundation $1,000 Genesee Depot, WI, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
The Alliance Francais $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
The Arts Club Of Chicago $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
The Newberry Library - Chicago $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
The University Of Chicago $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
University Of Illinois Foundation $15,000 Urbana, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Vassar College $1,250 Poughkeepsie, NY, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016
Wttw $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Cultural, Historical And Other Educational 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Feitler Family Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 39-6125966
Website N/A
Address 179 E LAKESHORE DRIVE NO 16E Chicago, IL 60611-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Feitler Family Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Robert Feitler
Trustee Joan Feitler

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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Data Currency: Last updated October 2019 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.