Dewoskinroskin Foundation
Accepts applications
Dewoskinroskin Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $240,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$240,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $232,290 the year before.
4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $234,500 | 50 | $3.0 million |
| 2022 | $246,500 | 50 | $2.8 million |
| 2023 | $232,290 | 53 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 50 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dewoskin Roskin Foundation Doris Ro 65 East Monroe Street Apt 4713, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 275-1327 |
What Dewoskinroskin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 34 | $146,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $17,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - Friends of T | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Living Lands Waters | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Finca International | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Forest Preserves | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicag | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Ark Chicago | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Field Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Goodman Theatre | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wbez | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WFMT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WTTW Chicago | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Neighborspace | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago A Cappella | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cinema Chicago | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Conservation International | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Environmental Law Policy Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois University Founda | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Shalva | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Facing History Ourselves | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris Roskin
- Leah Roskin
- Jack Dime
- Paul Dewoskin
- Margaret Dewoskin
Questions people ask
Does Dewoskinroskin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dewoskinroskin Foundation give?
$240,000 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dewoskinroskin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Doris Roskin (President), Leah Roskin (Director), Jack Dime (Director) and Paul Dewoskin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dewoskinroskin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.