Bernard Heerey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernard Heerey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $126,098 and the largest $334,931. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$126,098
- Largest grant$334,931
- Assets$87.2 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
4% 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 | $3.0 million | 27 | $81.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 26 | $87.2 million |
How to apply
Bernard Heerey 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 Bernard Heerey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | $3.7 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cje Senior Life | Assistance to the elderly | $334,931 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Assistance to the elderly | $260,400 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | Scholarships to worthy students | $241,000 |
| The Ark | Assistance to the elderly | $240,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | Scholarships to worthy students | $212,200 |
| Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School | Scholarships to worthy students | $200,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Scholarships to worthy students | $177,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Scholarships to worthy students | $176,700 |
| Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School | Scholarships to worthy students | $164,860 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Chicago | Assistance to the elderly | $150,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Assistance to the elderly | $143,636 |
| De la Salle Institute | Scholarships to worthy students | $138,310 |
| The Selfhelp Home | Assistance to the elderly | $130,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | Scholarships to worthy students | $122,195 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Fellowships to worthy students | $122,000 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Scholarships to worthy students | $120,000 |
| Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed Inc | Assistance to the elderly | $115,000 |
| Highsight | Scholarships to worthy students | $100,000 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | Scholarships to worthy students | $85,580 |
| Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School | Scholarships to worthy students | $80,000 |
| Chabad of Champaign-Urbana NFP | Scholarships to worthy students | $80,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago-Uiuc Hillel | Scholarships to worthy students | $80,000 |
| The Society of the Sisters of Christian Charity | Assistance to the elderly | $75,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Scholarships to worthy students | $61,663 |
| Mundelein Seminary | Scholarships to worthy students | $57,983 |
| Tamid Israel Investment Group | Fellowships to worthy students | $24,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathaniel I Grey
- Charles E Dobrusin
- Martin D Kerpel
- Jordan A Grey
- Thomas E Baltz
- Lillian T Licheniak
Questions people ask
Does Bernard Heerey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernard Heerey Family Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $126,098.
Who runs Bernard Heerey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nathaniel I Grey (Managing Trustee, Director, President), Charles E Dobrusin (Director), Martin D Kerpel (Director) and Jordan A Grey (Senior Vice President, Asst Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bernard Heerey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, seniors and faith communities.