David A And Edith F Demar Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3709432
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, David A And Edith F Demar Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $267,320 to organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $12,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 34 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
97% 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 Chicago (72%), Northbrook (10%), Hinsdale (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 37% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (54%). 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 David A And Edith F Demar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $3,075 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2023 |
| Streetwise | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2023 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $5,075 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2023 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2023 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2023 |
| Spertus Institute | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2023 |
| Jcc Chicago | $1,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Streeterville Organization Of Activ | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $250 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2023 |
| Cnadc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Alzheimers Research | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Ar | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Support Lgbtq Program, "Pinwheels". | 2023 |
| Frances W Parker School | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | General Education Funds | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $3,075 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2023 |
| Streetwise | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2023 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $5,075 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2023 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2023 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2023 |
| Spertus Institute | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2023 |
| Jcc Chicago | $1,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Streeterville Organization Of Activ | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $250 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2023 |
| Cnadc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Alzheimers Research | 2023 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Ar | $3,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Support Lgbtq Program, "Pinwheels". | 2023 |
| Frances W Parker School | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | General Education Funds | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $2,950 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2022 |
| Streetwise | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2022 |
| Erikas Lighthouse | $300 | Winnetka, IL, US | Suicide Prevention And Mental Heath Awareness | 2022 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Orchestra | 2022 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2022 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2022 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2022 |
| Spertus Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Hunger Resource Network | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Jcc Chicago | $5,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| The Ark | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To The Elderly | 2022 |
| Cnadc | $1,700 | Chicago, IL, US | Alzheimers Research | 2022 |
| Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Research On Bipolar Disorder | 2022 |
| The Clare Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support And Benefits For Employees At The Clare | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Ar | $3,750 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Support Lgbtq Program, "pinwheels". | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $2,950 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2022 |
| Streetwise | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2022 |
| Erikas Lighthouse | $300 | Winnetka, IL, US | Suicide Prevention And Mental Heath Awareness | 2022 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Orchestra | 2022 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2022 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2022 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2022 |
| Spertus Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Hunger Resource Network | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Jcc Chicago | $5,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| The Ark | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To The Elderly | 2022 |
| Cnadc | $1,700 | Chicago, IL, US | Alzheimers Research | 2022 |
| Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Research On Bipolar Disorder | 2022 |
| The Clare Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support And Benefits For Employees At The Clare | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Ar | $3,750 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Support Lgbtq Program, "Pinwheels". | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $2,950 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2022 |
| Streetwise | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2022 |
| Erikas Lighthouse | $300 | Winnetka, IL, US | Suicide Prevention And Mental Heath Awareness | 2022 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Orchestra | 2022 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2022 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2022 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2022 |
| Spertus Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2022 |
| Hunger Resource Network | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Jcc Chicago | $5,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| The Ark | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2022 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To The Elderly | 2022 |
| Cnadc | $1,700 | Chicago, IL, US | Alzheimers Research | 2022 |
| Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Research On Bipolar Disorder | 2022 |
| The Clare Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support And Benefits For Employees At The Clare | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church Of Ar | $3,750 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Support Lgbtq Program, "Pinwheels". | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare Support | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $2,950 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2021 |
| Cherry Preschool | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Education Funds | 2021 |
| Streetwise | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2021 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Orchestra | 2021 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2021 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2021 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2021 |
| Spertus Institute | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2021 |
| Jcc Chicago | $1,750 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| The Ark | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $250 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2021 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | $600 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To The Elderly | 2021 |
| Fumcah | $2,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Cnadc | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Alzheimers Research | 2021 |
| Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Research On Bipolar Disorder | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | Research For Cognitive Neurology And Alzheimers Disease | 2020 |
| All Chicago | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | The Emergency Fund For Chicago Social Services | 2020 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $2,950 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2020 |
| Crohns And Colitis Fdn | $100 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Crohns And Colitis Research | 2020 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial | $100 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Memorial Funds | 2020 |
| Selfhelp Home | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping The Elderly Jewish Community | 2020 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $100 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2020 |
| Spertus Institute | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2020 |
| Jewish Council For Youth Services | $275 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Hunger Resource Network | $100 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| The Ark | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Streeterville Organization Of Activ | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Sounds Good Choir | $100 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2020 |
| United Methodist Church Of Arlingto | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Storycatchers Theatre | $450 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Theatre | 2018 |
| Cherry Preschool | $150 | Evanston, IL, US | General Education Funds | 2018 |
| Erikas Lighthouse | $100 | Winnetka, IL, US | Suicide Prevention And Mental Heath Awareness | 2018 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Memorial Funds | 2018 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Chicago River | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Conserve And Clean Up The Chicago River | 2018 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | $400 | Northbrook, IL, US | Support The Arts And Youth | 2018 |
| Society For Classical Reform Judais | $300 | Boston, MA, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Spertus Institute | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Jewish Educational Funding | 2018 |
| Encore Illinois | $500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2018 |
| Jewish Child Family Services | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Needy Jewish Families | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metro Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Fund General Operations For Social Services | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $10,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Research For Cognitive Neurology And Alzheimers Disease | 2017 |
| Access Living Of Metro Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisted Living To Help People With Disabilities To Overcome Their Limitations | 2017 |
| Storycatchers Theatre | $125 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Theatre | 2017 |
| Chicago Filmmakers | $275 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Chicago Film | 2017 |
| Cherry Preschool | $125 | Evanston, IL, US | General Education Funds | 2017 |
| Chicago History Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2017 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Wfmt Fine Arts Circle | $125 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2017 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial | $250 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Memorial Funds | 2017 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Selfhelp Home | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Helping The Elderly Jewish Community | 2017 |
| Society For Vascular Medicine | $200 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Cje Seniorlife | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisting The Elderly Community | 2017 |
| Hadassah | $100 | New York, NY, US | Addressing Societal Needs In The Jewish Community | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Research For Cognitive Neurology And Alzheimers Disease | 2016 |
| All Chicago | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | The Emergency Fund For Chicago Social Services | 2016 |
| Access Living Of Metro Chicago | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Assisted Living To Help People With Disabilities To Overcome Their Limitations | 2016 |
| Storycatchers Theatre | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Theatre | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Arts/opera | 2016 |
| Temple Beth Israel | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2016 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Temple Funds | 2016 |
| Chicago Filmmakers | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Chicago Film | 2016 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | $350 | Chicago, IL, US | Juvenile Social Services | 2016 |
| Cherry Preschool | $100 | Evanston, IL, US | General Education Funds | 2016 |
| Crohns And Colitis Fdn | $100 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Crohns And Colitis Research | 2016 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services To Feed The Needy | 2016 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $250 | Skokie, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2016 |
| Chicago History Museum | $245 | Chicago, IL, US | General Museum Funds | 2016 |
| Streetwise | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services For The Homeless And Lower Classes. | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $300 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Scout Funds | 2016 |
| Erikas Lighthouse | $100 | Winnetka, IL, US | Suicide Prevention And Mental Heath Awareness | 2016 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Orchestra | 2016 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Science Research | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-3709432 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 55 E PEARSON ST UNIT 2902 Chicago, IL 60611-2555 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee David A And Edith F Demar Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Edith F Demar |
|---|---|
| Director | Steven F Demar |
| Director | Andrea Demar |
| Director | Lawrence E Demar |
Forms 990-PF
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