Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,588 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $11,000. 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$27,588
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$25,113
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,170 the year before.
47% 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 | $35,910 | 33 | $33,215 |
| 2024 | $23,170 | 32 | $54,289 |
| 2025 | $27,588 | 36 | $25,113 |
How to apply
Debra and David Lorig 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 Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $21,788 |
| New York | 4 | $2,550 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Ohio | 2 | $200 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Temple Jeremiah | General operating support | $3,872 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General operating support | $2,050 |
| BG Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Duke University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | General operating support | $600 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operating support | $500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | General operating support | $500 |
| JCC Chicago Womens Board | General operating support | $500 |
| Little Friends | General operating support | $500 |
| Nature Museum | General operating support | $500 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | General operating support | $400 |
| Center for Enriched Living | General operating support | $258 |
| The Presbyterian Church of Barrington | General operating support | $258 |
| Bryn Mawr Country Club Educational Assistance Foundation | General operating support | $250 |
| Cradle of Hope Adoption Center | General operational support | $250 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General operating support | $250 |
| JCFS Chicago | General operating support | $250 |
| Keshet | General operating support | $250 |
| Magen David Adom | General operating support | $250 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | General operating support | $250 |
| Sclerderma Foundation of Greater Chicago | General operating support | $250 |
| The Ark | General operating support | $250 |
| Casa Lake County Inc | General operating support | $200 |
| Hadley Woman's Board | General operating support | $200 |
| Tourettes Association of America | General operating support | $150 |
| Friendship Circle of Illinois | General operating support | $100 |
| Habonim Camp Tavor | General operating support | $100 |
| Hunger Resource Network | General operating support | $100 |
| Little City | General operating support | $100 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | General operating support | $100 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | General operating support | $100 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operating support | $100 |
| The ALS Association | General operating support | $100 |
| St George Greek Orthodox Church | General operating support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Lorig
- David Lorig
- Max Lorig
Questions people ask
Does Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation give?
$27,588 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Lorig (President and Treasurer), David Lorig (Vice President and Secretary) and Max Lorig (Board Member).
What does Debra and David Lorig Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.