B & J Association Inc
Preselected recipients only
B & J Association Inc is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,040 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $676 and the largest $10,000. 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$51,040
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$676
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $52,374 the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 | $52,374 | 40 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $51,040 | 46 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
B & J Association 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 B & J Association Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $32,612 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $5,228 |
| New York | 3 | $3,750 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $1,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $750 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Chicago | To provide community-focused, patient-centered care to all. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe | To promote jewish pride, identity and continuity among new american families in the greater chicagoland area by providing educational, religious, cultural and social services. | $4,194 |
| The George Washington University | To support scholarship - milken institute of public health. | $2,500 |
| The Talking Farm | To support the production and appreciation of locally grown food. | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | To support community food bank. | $2,000 |
| Keshet | To provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. | $2,000 |
| The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation | To raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of akathisia. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $1,500 |
| Heal Chicago | To address the impact of societal marginalization and isolation. | $1,250 |
| No Kid Hungry | To help end childhood hunger. | $1,030 |
| Paws Chicago | To support the end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs. | $1,021 |
| Amvets Dept of Ca Service Foundation | To help veterans connect with needed services through programs and outreach. | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | To prevent and end homelessness. | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Veteran support. | $1,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | To provide a continuum of care and support for children and adults of all faiths and cultures who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. | $1,000 |
| Project Coyote | To protect north america's wild carnivores and promote compassionate coexistence through education, science, advocacy, and coalition building. | $1,000 |
| The Covenant House | To help displaced individuals. | $1,000 |
| The International Churchill Society | To help preserve the memory of winston churchill and continue to explore how his life, experiences and leadership are ever-more relevant in today's chaotic world. | $1,000 |
| The Nate Wasserman Camp Fund | To help deserving kids from hard-working families attend summer camp. | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Hurricane relief. | $1,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Global conservation. | $750 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | To support cancer research in israel. | $750 |
| Humane World for Animals | Animal welfare. | $603 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem Foundation | General program support. | $525 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | To provide free civil legal services to people living in poverty in cook county. | $518 |
| Grand Foundation | To improve the quality of life in grand county. | $500 |
| K9S for Warriors | To help provide service dogs to military veterans. | $500 |
| Maccabi USA | Athletic, cultural and educational programs for jewish youth. | $500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | To provide a solution for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in chicago, illinois. | $500 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | To provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services to give low-income at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. | $500 |
| Ravinia Festival | To support music in the community. | $500 |
| Skokie Community Foundation | To help create new and innovative programs to support skokie residents. | $500 |
| Temple Beth Israel | General fund. | $500 |
| Chicago Botantic Garden | To cultivate the power of plants to enrich life. | $396 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | To empower individuals in need toward self-sufficiency through personalized assistance and community resources. | $258 |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | To improve the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases. | $250 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Conservation by educating, uniting, and inspiring people to take action. | $250 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation | To improve access to justice. | $250 |
| Greater Good Charities | To fund food for hungry people and animals, health care, education, conservation efforts, and other important causes. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecelia Greenspan
- Ross Greenspan
- Elizabeth Scully
Questions people ask
Does B & J Association Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does B & J Association Inc give?
$51,040 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $676.
Who runs B & J Association Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cecelia Greenspan (President & Director), Ross Greenspan (Director) and Elizabeth Scully (Director).
What does B & J Association Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.