Em Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Em Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $19,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$127,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$19,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $153,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $136,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $153,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $127,500 | 6 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Em 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 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $70,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | General | $50,000 |
| Modern Language Association | General | $32,500 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Ballet Tech Foundation Inc | General | $8,000 |
| Lewis Carrol Society of North America Inc | General | $6,000 |
| Federation of Alliancesfrancaises USA in | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Em Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Em Foundation give?
$127,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $19,000.
Who runs Em Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).