Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 84-3791888

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation has awarded 239 grants totaling $36,650,250 to organizations in Illinois, New Jersey and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $133,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$36,650,250
Total Assets
$10,007,035
Median Grant (all grants)
$133,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$200,000
% Median Grant Growth
+82% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

4 of 23 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

99% 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 (60%), Skokie (17%), Lincolnwood (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+227%

Strong 227% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ralla Klepak Performing Arts 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
Northlight Theater $250,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2024
The Ark $350,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Yeshiva Ohr Eliyahu $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Tizmoret Inc $50,000 Brooklin, MA, US Program Support 2024
Sarah Hartman Institute $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Yachad Chicago $280,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2024
Chai Lifeline Midwest $500,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2024
Merit School Of Music $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Cavelier Arts $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Mesifta Shaarei Adirim $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2024
Chicago Childrens Theater $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Chicago Poetry Center $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Center On Halsted $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Jdby $400,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Agudath Israel Of Chicago $225,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
The Chicago Center For Music Educat $100,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2024
Harold And Rosemarie Marx Memorial $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Search Inc $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Soulu Sb Upward Community $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Bais Yaakov High School $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Tapestry 360 Health $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Ravinia Festival $415,000 Highland Park, IL, US Program Support 2024
Lubavich Girls High School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
The Ark $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Wfmt $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Ncsy Mid $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Blitstein Institute $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Yachad Chicago $280,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chai Lifeline Midwest $410,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Merit School Of Music $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Mesifta Shaarei Adirim $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Timeless Gifts $155,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Childrens Theater $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Poetry Center $75,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Center On Halsted $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Chesed Fund $339,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Jdby $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Changing Worlds $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $300,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2023
National Indo American Museum $51,000 Lombard, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Chicago Center For Music Educat $175,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Metropolitan Family Services $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Vandercook College Of Music $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Harold And Rosemarie Marx Memorial $75,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $197,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Search Inc $80,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Ida Crown Academy $165,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Southside Community Center $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Soulu Sb Upward Community $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Bais Yaakov High School $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Hartman Theological College $30,000 Wilmette, IL, US Program Support 2023
Tapestry 360 Health $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Mesameach $50,000 Lakewood, NJ, US Program Support 2023
Ravinia Festival $250,000 Highland Park, IL, US Program Support 2023
Fidf $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Lubavich Girls High School $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Hatzalah $10,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Torah Mitzion Kolel $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Ark $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Wfmt $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Ncsy Mid $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Blitstein Institute $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Yachad Chicago $280,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chai Lifeline Midwest $410,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Merit School Of Music $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Mesifta Shaarei Adirim $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Timeless Gifts $155,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Childrens Theater $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Poetry Center $75,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Center On Halsted $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Chesed Fund $339,500 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Jdby $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Changing Worlds $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $300,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2023
National Indo American Museum $51,000 Lombard, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Chicago Center For Music Educat $175,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Metropolitan Family Services $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Vandercook College Of Music $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Harold And Rosemarie Marx Memorial $75,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School $197,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Search Inc $80,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Ida Crown Academy $165,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Southside Community Center $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Soulu Sb Upward Community $110,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Bais Yaakov High School $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Hartman Theological College $30,000 Wilmette, IL, US Program Support 2023
Tapestry 360 Health $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Mesameach $50,000 Lakewood, NJ, US Program Support 2023
Ravinia Festival $250,000 Highland Park, IL, US Program Support 2023
Fidf $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Lubavich Girls High School $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Hatzalah $10,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2023
Torah Mitzion Kolel $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2023
Northlight Theater $315,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Ark $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Glenwood Academy $96,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wfmt $135,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ncsy Mid $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Lisle High School $25,000 Lisle, IL, US Program Support 2022
Yachad Chicago $130,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chai Lifeline Midwest $192,600 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2022
Merit School Of Music $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chime Music Academy $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Mesivta Shaarei $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Firehouse Community Arts Center $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Timeless Gifts $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Childrens Theater $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Poetry Center $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Center On Halsted $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Young Chicago Authors $180,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Chesed Fund $29,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2022
American Jewish Committee $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Heartland Health $200,000 Morton, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $185,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2022
Kumba Lynx $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Agudath Israel Of Chicago $208,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Icja $34,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Centro Romero $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Northlight Theater $315,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Ark $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Glenwood Academy $96,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wfmt $135,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ncsy Mid $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Lisle High School $25,000 Lisle, IL, US Program Support 2022
Yachad Chicago $130,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chai Lifeline Midwest $192,600 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2022
Merit School Of Music $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chime Music Academy $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Mesivta Shaarei $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Firehouse Community Arts Center $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Timeless Gifts $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Childrens Theater $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Poetry Center $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Center On Halsted $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Young Chicago Authors $180,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Chesed Fund $29,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2022
American Jewish Committee $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Heartland Health $200,000 Morton, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $185,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2022
Kumba Lynx $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Agudath Israel Of Chicago $208,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Icja $34,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Centro Romero $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Northlight Theater $315,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Ark $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Glenwood Academy $96,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wfmt $135,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ncsy Mid $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Lisle High School $25,000 Lisle, IL, US Program Support 2022
Yachad Chicago $130,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chai Lifeline Midwest $192,600 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2022
Merit School Of Music $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chime Music Academy $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Mesivta Shaarei $100,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Firehouse Community Arts Center $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Timeless Gifts $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Childrens Theater $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Poetry Center $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Center On Halsted $105,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Young Chicago Authors $180,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Chesed Fund $29,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2022
American Jewish Committee $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Heartland Health $200,000 Morton, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $185,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2022
Kumba Lynx $200,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Agudath Israel Of Chicago $208,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Icja $34,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2022
Centro Romero $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Northlight Theater $300,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2021
Wfmt $220,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Steppenwolf Theater $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Blitstein Institute $347,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Yachad Chicago $370,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chai Lifeline Midwest $480,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
Merit School Of Music $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chime Music Academy $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Harold And Rosemarie Marx Foundatio $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Griffin Institute Of Performing Art $100,000 Matteson, IL, US Program Support 2021
Timeless Gifts $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Childrens Theater $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Poetry Center $133,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Center On Halsted $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Young Chicago Authors $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Chesed Fund $335,925 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
American Jewish Committee $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Jdby $300,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Changing Worlds $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Freedom Church $100,000 Lansing, IL, US Program Support 2021
Heartland Health $105,000 Morton, IL, US Program Support 2021
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $200,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2021
Kumba Lynx $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Madraigos Midwest $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Vernon Park Church $50,000 Lynwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
Agudath Israel Of Chicago $180,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
National Indo American Museum $50,000 Lombard, IL, US Program Support 2021
The Chicago Center $100,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
Metropolitan Family Services $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2021
Northlight Theater $300,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2021
Wfmt $220,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Steppenwolf Theater $250,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Blitstein Institute $347,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Yachad Chicago $370,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chai Lifeline Midwest $480,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
Merit School Of Music $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chime Music Academy $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Harold And Rosemarie Marx Foundatio $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Griffin Institute Of Performing Art $100,000 Matteson, IL, US Program Support 2021
Timeless Gifts $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Childrens Theater $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Poetry Center $133,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Center On Halsted $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Young Chicago Authors $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Chesed Fund $335,925 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
American Jewish Committee $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Jdby $300,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Changing Worlds $175,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Freedom Church $100,000 Lansing, IL, US Program Support 2021
Heartland Health $105,000 Morton, IL, US Program Support 2021
Wesleyan University Of Illinois $200,000 Bloomington, IL, US Program Support 2021
Kumba Lynx $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Madraigos Midwest $150,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Vernon Park Church $50,000 Lynwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
Agudath Israel Of Chicago $180,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
National Indo American Museum $50,000 Lombard, IL, US Program Support 2021
The Chicago Center $100,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2021
Metropolitan Family Services $150,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2021
Northlight Theater $400,000 Skokie, IL, US Program Support 2020
Wfmt $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Victory Gardens Theater $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Steppenwolf Theater $500,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Yachad Chicago $150,000 Skokkie, IL, US Program Support 2020
Chai Lifeline Midwest $18,000 Lincolnwood, IL, US Program Support 2020
Merit School Of Music $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Harold And Rosemarie Marx Foundatio $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Firehouse Community Arts Center $16,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Griffin Institute Of Performing Art $17,000 Matteson, IL, US Program Support 2020
Lawrence Hall Youth Services $76,600 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Timeless Gifts $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Chicago Childrens Theater $75,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 84-3791888
Website N/A
Address 5158 N ASHLAND AVE Chicago, IL 60640-8552

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Miriam Solo Greenfield
Treasurer Christine Feldman
Secretary Sharran R Greenburg

Forms 990-PF

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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.