Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation
Accepts applications
Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $105,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$31.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
13% 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 | $1.2 million | 67 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 69 | $31.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca Mervis 3033 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 500-4319, rmervis@hemmelstein.org |
| What to submit | In writing, include purpose of contribution |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 38 | $752,000 |
| New York | 12 | $190,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $83,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $72,000 |
| California | 3 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mishkan Chicago | Religious | $105,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor | Charity | $100,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Charity | $100,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Charity | $60,000 |
| John Howard Association | Education | $55,000 |
| Equal Hope | Charity | $50,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | Charity | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charity | $50,000 |
| Rashi School | Education | $50,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charity | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Religious | $35,000 |
| Misericordia | Charity | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | Education | $30,000 |
| Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation | Charity | $25,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Education | $25,000 |
| Bumblee Agency | Charity | $20,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | Charity | $20,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Charity | $20,000 |
| PKD Foundation | Charity | $20,000 |
| T'ruah | Charity | $20,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Religious | $15,000 |
| Heartland Alliance | Charity | $15,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Religious | $15,000 |
| Raices | Charity | $15,000 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | Charity | $15,000 |
| The Florence Project | Charity | $15,000 |
| Uic Urban Health Early Outreach Program | Education | $15,000 |
| Heartland Human Care Services | Charity | $12,500 |
| Partners in Health | Charity | $12,000 |
| Ammud | Charity | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charity | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charity | $10,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Charity | $10,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Charity | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charity | $10,000 |
| JDC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Liberation Fund Co Proteus Fund | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jews of Color Initiative | Charity | $10,000 |
| Keshet | Charity | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Mervis
- Jonathan Mervis
- Ari Mervis
Questions people ask
Does Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Mervis (President & Director), Jonathan Mervis (Secretary & Director) and Ari Mervis (Treasurer & Director).
What does Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.