Conduit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Conduit Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.5 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $15.9 million. 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$27.5 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$15.9 million
- Assets$38,104
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26.1 million the year before.
48% 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 | $26.1 million | 16 | $506,000 |
| 2024 | $27.5 million | 21 | $38,104 |
How to apply
Conduit 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 Conduit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $15.9 million |
| New York | 12 | $8.6 million |
| California | 1 | $1.6 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $560,180 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $450,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $250,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Friends Foundation | General purposes | $15.9 million |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General purposes | $3.4 million |
| The Central Fund of Israel | General purposes | $2.0 million |
| GV BK FD - Giving Group Community | General purposes | $1.6 million |
| The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General purposes | $1.0 million |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind | General purposes | $800,000 |
| Cteen Upper West Side Inc | General purposes | $500,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of the Usvi | General purposes | $360,180 |
| UJA Federation Greenwich | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Eilat Charities Inc | General purposes | $216,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of the VI Inc | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Westchester Hebrew High School | General support | $200,000 |
| Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers | General purposes | $180,000 |
| The Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Friends of Duvdevan | General purposes | $125,000 |
| American Israel Education | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Israel Select Charity | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Israel Scholarship Education Foundation | General purposes | $46,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jared L Dodd
- David A Messer
- David B Brainson
Questions people ask
Does Conduit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conduit Foundation give?
$27.5 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Conduit Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jared L Dodd (V.P, Sec. & Treas.), David A Messer (President) and David B Brainson (Executive Director).
What does Conduit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.