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Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363485581

Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $254,519 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,770 and the largest $125,249. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $572,049 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$572,04911$12.6 million
2024$254,51913$13.8 million

How to apply

Eugene & Ruth Freedman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$125,249
Washington7$89,500
Wisconsin4$38,770
California1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
New York, NY
Natl & community-based outreach providing resources & support network for veterans &military families; specialize in identifying needs of veterans & military families & providing services for same$125,249
Evergreen Health Foundation
Kirkland, WA
Expanding/enhancing healthcare for patients of Evergreen Health Hospital.$50,000
Jewish Family Service of Seattle
Seattle, WA
JFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.$15,000
Camp Manito-Wish YMCA
Boulder Junction, WI
camp Scholarships -- To enrich the character & leadership developmentby challenging them to grow and camp experience develops confident, responsible and enlightened leaders who will improve the world in which they live.$15,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Seattle, WA
Programs for people in need around the world & nurturing & sustaining Jewish Community$10,000
Jewish Family Service of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
JFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.$10,000
Congregation Emamu-El B'ne Jeshurun
Milwaukee, WI
Religious congregation; community programs$8,770
Kline Galland Home
Seattle, WA
JFS helps vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability.$5,000
University of Washington Foundation-Women's Center
Seattle, WA
Making Connections High School Program - college-readiness program for underserved students seeks to increase college enrollment and career interests in STEM fields$5,000
Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
To preserve and present the Jewish experience through the lens of Greater Milwaukee, and to celebrate the continuum of Jewish heritage and culture$5,000
University of Washington-Freedman Remak Scholarshi
Seattle, WA
Freedman/Remak Scholarship for University of Washington students; History Department$2,500
University of Washington-Freedmanremak Schlorship
Seattle, WA
Scholarhips for students studying in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington$2,000
Na'amat USA
Los Angeles, CA
Organization/movement striving to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel, the U.S. and around the world.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation give?

$254,519 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,770.

Who runs Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Remak (Co-President/Director), Penny Freedman (Co-President/Director), Richard Freedman (Co-President/Director) and Gail P Bley (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and faith communities.

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