Bednyak Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bednyak Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $352,048 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $70,000. 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$352,048
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $488,335 the year before.
42% 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 | $488,335 | 30 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $352,048 | 38 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Bednyak 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 Bednyak Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 28 | $205,419 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $61,392 |
| New York | 5 | $54,237 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Contribution | $70,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Contribuiton | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Childrens Oncology Group | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of | Contribution | $20,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Contribution | $11,392 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Treshholds Chicago | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Share out Spare Purchase | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Contribution | $6,500 |
| The Ark | Contribution | $5,589 |
| Invest for Kids Inc | Contribution | $5,150 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Npo | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lyon Family Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Ray of Hope | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Mod Collective | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Illinois Policy | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Afah Rayzeit | Contribution | $1,027 |
| Family Service of Glencoe | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Am Shalom | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Ascension Illinois | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Chinati | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Northshore Congretional Israel | Contribution | $600 |
| Friends of the Greenbay Trail | Contribution | $500 |
| NSCF | Contribution | $500 |
| Paw for Patrick | Contribution | $385 |
| Keen Chicago | Contribution | $379 |
| Shalva | Contribution | $360 |
| Friends of Glencoe Public Library | Contribution | $250 |
| Friends of the IDF | Contribution | $210 |
| All Kids Play | Contribution | $150 |
| Chicago Jewish Alliance | Contribution | $56 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry Bednyak
- Alexis Bednyak
- Eric Vassilatos
- Daniel Bednyak
Questions people ask
Does Bednyak Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bednyak Family Foundation give?
$352,048 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bednyak Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry Bednyak (President), Alexis Bednyak (Secretary), Eric Vassilatos (Director) and Daniel Bednyak (Director).
What does Bednyak Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.