Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.1 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.1 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Illinois | 15 | $63,006 |
| Arizona | 11 | $25,400 |
| Maryland | 2 | $11,300 |
| New York | 4 | $10,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Unrestricted use of charity | $3.0 million |
| Northwestern University | Unrestricted use of charity | $22,000 |
| Habonim Camp Association | Unrestricted use of charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Unrestricted use of charity | $6,400 |
| Rogue Theatre | Unrestricted use of charity | $6,000 |
| American Israel Democracy Coalition | Unrestricted use of charity | $5,000 |
| American Society of Overseas Research | Unrestricted use of charity | $5,000 |
| Berkeley-Carroll Street School | Unrestricted use of charity | $5,000 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | Unrestricted use of charity | $5,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | Unrestricted use of charity | $5,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Unrestricted use of charity | $4,606 |
| Kol Ami Synagogue | Unrestricted use of charity | $3,500 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted use of charity | $3,500 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Unrestricted use of charity | $3,000 |
| Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona | Unrestricted use of charity | $3,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Unrestricted use of charity | $3,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Unrestricted use of charity | $3,000 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,500 |
| Arizona Theater Company | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Strings | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,500 |
| True Concord | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,400 |
| Ground Game Fund | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted use of charity | $2,000 |
| Under the Same Sky Foundation | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,500 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,500 |
| Baltimore Symphony Musicians Foundation | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,300 |
| Arizona Friends of Chamber Music | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,000 |
| Arizona Opera Company | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,000 |
| Jews United for Democracy & Justice | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,000 |
| Pilot Light | Unrestricted use of charity | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Unrestricted use of charity | $500 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Unrestricted use of charity | $500 |
| Newfane Cemetary Assn | Unrestricted use of charity | $500 |
| Steep Theatre Company | Unrestricted use of charity | $500 |
| Tucson Museum of Art | Unrestricted use of charity | $500 |
| Womens Foundation for the State of Az | Unrestricted use of charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Jordan Nerenberg
- Jean B Nerenberg
- Julia R Nerenberg
- Andrew A Block
- Joanne E Nerenberg
- Aaron Naparstek
Questions people ask
Does Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2023, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists J Jordan Nerenberg (Director, Pres, Treas), Jean B Nerenberg (Director, Secretary), Julia R Nerenberg (Director) and Andrew A Block (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.