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Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glenview, Illinois · EIN 364149263

Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,861 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $272 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $20,916 the year before.

71% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,91613$18,489
2024$16,86114$24,237

How to apply

Binstein Family Helping Hand 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois10$15,583
Indiana1$1,050
California2$203
Texas1$25

Grants paid in 2024

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Advocate Children's Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Fund childrens hospital$9,000
Nssra Foundation
Northbrook, IL
Fund recreational and social programs for people with disabilities$2,100
Glenbrook South High School Alumni
Glenview, IL
Fund youth sports$2,000
Qtego
Indianapolis, IN
General$1,050
Back 2 School
Chicago, IL
Provide school supplies to children$1,000
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
Help children$555
Nedsra Special Recreation Association
Addison, IL
Fund recreational and social programs for people with disabilities$325
Glenview Park District
Glenview, IL
General$220
Northfield Township Food Pantry
Glenview, IL
General$200
Erika's Lighthouse
Highland Park, IL
General$130
LGS Foundation
San Diego, CA
General$103
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Manhattan Beach, CA
Pancreatic cancer action$100
Neurofibromatosis Midwest
St Charles, IL
General$53
Restless Leg Syndrome Organization
Austin, TX
Eliminate restless leg syndrome through the advancement of research$25

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation give?

$16,861 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $272.

Who runs Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Binstein (President/Director), Laurie Binstein (Secretary/Director) and Judith Olk (Director).

What does Binstein Family Helping Hand Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.

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