Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $510,240 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$510,240
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $434,325 the year before.
50% 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 | $282,420 | 25 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $434,325 | 26 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $510,240 | 28 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund 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 Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $345,365 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $33,125 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Primo Center | General charitable purposes | $52,500 |
| The Digs Chicago | General charitable purposes | $35,150 |
| Southern Illinois University Foundation | General charitable purposes | $32,590 |
| Chicago Defender Charities | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| University of Michigan | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Block Club Chicago | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Building Better Futures Foundation | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Guarneri | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Heph Foundation | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Wbez Chicago Public Radio | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Care for Real | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Idle Muse Theatre | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Kmac Museum Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Arts of Life | Generl charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Edward G Irving Foundation | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| School District 62 Education Foundation | General charitable purposes | $6,250 |
| Family Matters | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Noble Network of Schools | General charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| Ferris State Universitykendall College of Art | General charitable purposes | $3,125 |
| WFMT | General charitable purposes | $2,250 |
| WTTW | General charitable purposes | $2,250 |
| Brothers for Life | General charitable purposes | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter D Gottlieb
- Lisa Newman
- Kathleen Walsh
- Terry G Chapman
Questions people ask
Does Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund give?
$510,240 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter D Gottlieb (President), Lisa Newman (Director), Kathleen Walsh (Director) and Terry G Chapman (Asst Secretary).
What does Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.