Emanuel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emanuel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,800 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $32,000. 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$82,800
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,110 the year before.
24% 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 | $86,100 | 33 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $75,110 | 29 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $82,800 | 34 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Emanuel 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 Emanuel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $70,750 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,700 |
| New York | 4 | $1,850 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Unrestricted | $32,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago - Daf | Unrestricted | $18,932 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Am Shalom | Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Temple Shalom | Unrestricted | $2,118 |
| Artis - Naples | Unrestricted | $1,600 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Jac Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| UW Wisconsin Caborne Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $750 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Unrestricted | $750 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cure Epilepsy | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Ark | Unrestricted | $500 |
| UW Wisconsin Hillel | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Sga Youth & Family Services | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Unrestricted | $250 |
| American Diabetes Association | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| GPF Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $250 |
| KIPP Chicago | Unrestricted | $250 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Writers Theater | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Misericordia | Unrestricted | $250 |
| PBS (WTTW Channel 11) | Unrestricted | $250 |
| National Ms Society | Unrestricted | $250 |
| 100 Club of Chicago | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Emanuel
- Kathy Emanuel
- Sarah Emanuel
Questions people ask
Does Emanuel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emanuel Family Foundation give?
$82,800 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Emanuel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Emanuel (President/Director), Kathy Emanuel (Secretary/Director) and Sarah Emanuel (Treasurer/Director (Deceased 3/31/25)).
What does Emanuel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.