Generations of Giving Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Generations of Giving Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $768,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$768,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $604,500 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $604,500 | 38 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $768,000 | 42 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Generations of Giving Foundation Inc 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 Generations of Giving Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 27 | $323,000 |
| New York | 6 | $145,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 3 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers for Life | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Extensions Dance Co | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nascar Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bruce Wood Dance Co Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| NAMI Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Nascar Hall of Fame Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| C21 Womens Ensemble | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grande Prairie Choral Arts | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| San Diego Jewish Experience Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Standwithus | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| United Nations Watch - USA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cals All Star Angel Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva Israel Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc | Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | $10,000 |
| Designs for Dignity | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gus Giordanos Jazz Dance Chicago Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Israaid US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lawfare Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lawfare Project Inc | #endjewhatred | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mission of Our Lady of Mercy | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gildas Club Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lambs Farm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Cancer Institute | $5,000 |
| Shabbat Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Chicago Dance Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Dance Crash NFP | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Still Inspired NFP | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Blues Theater | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Borkan
- Cynthia Brown
- Lauren Brown
Questions people ask
Does Generations of Giving Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Generations of Giving Foundation Inc give?
$768,000 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Generations of Giving Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Borkan (Dir, Treas), Cynthia Brown (Sec, Dir) and Lauren Brown (Dir, Pres).
What does Generations of Giving Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.