Donald Learner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald Learner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,300 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$15,300
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$39,409
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8,600 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,600 | 7 | $52,971 |
| 2024 | $15,300 | 8 | $39,409 |
How to apply
Donald Learner 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $13,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care for Real | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Argo Higher Education Foundation | For Donald Learner Student-Athlete College Scholarship Support | $2,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Israels Environment | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Uptown Peoples Law Center | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| WBEZ Chicago | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Learner
- Susan Learner Barr
- Robert Learner
- Lauren Rosenthal
Questions people ask
Does Donald Learner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald Learner Family Foundation give?
$15,300 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Donald Learner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Learner (President Treasurer-Secy,), Susan Learner Barr (Vice-President), Robert Learner (Vice-President) and Lauren Rosenthal (Asst. Treasurer-Secy not director).