Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,327 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,327
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$907,732
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,415 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,865 | 17 | $786,345 |
| 2024 | $28,415 | 11 | $856,628 |
| 2025 | $45,327 | 13 | $907,732 |
How to apply
Al and Carole Feiger 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 Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $33,527 |
| New York | 5 | $6,800 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | To help fund research related to the Holocost | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | To provide food and shelter for people in need See Footnote | $10,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | To convene, connect, invest, and protect Jewish life in Colorado, Israel, and around the world. | $5,000 |
| Wander Through Wonder Academy | To provide 6th -8th graders a learning experience in Global Citizenship | $5,000 |
| Hadassah | To improve the status,health and well-being of women and girls. | $2,500 |
| AM Yisrael Conservative Congregation | To provide religious support | $2,487 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To support Israeli soldiers | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To improve the lives of people with special needs | $1,800 |
| Jewish Sacred Society | To help care for the deceased from the time of death until internment | $500 |
| JCC Chicago | To promote Jewish causes | $360 |
| Richard Schoenstadt Memorial Foundation | To educate young people about Israel, provide support for and sustenance to the existence of Israel | $250 |
| TPS | Fight anti-Israel and biased news reportingFight anti Israel and biased news reporting | $250 |
| The Ark | To help Jewish people in need | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Carole Feiger
- Lynn Wiznitzer
- Jordan Feiger
- Joel Feiger
- Mitchell Feiger
Questions people ask
Does Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation give?
$45,327 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carole Feiger (President), Lynn Wiznitzer (Secretary), Jordan Feiger (Director) and Joel Feiger (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Al and Carole Feiger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.