Fienberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fienberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bellwood, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,000. 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$8,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$118,605
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,500 | 4 | $121,433 |
| 2024 | $6,500 | 4 | $116,083 |
| 2025 | $8,000 | 4 | $118,605 |
How to apply
Fienberg 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 Fienberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chgo Food Depository | hunger relief | $4,000 |
| MG Foundation | general use research education patient care | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society | general use research education patient care | $1,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Fdn | general use research education patient care | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra Fienberg
- Sandra Fienberg
- Jennifer Levine
Questions people ask
Does Fienberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fienberg Family Foundation give?
$8,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Fienberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra Fienberg (Co-Pres Director), Sandra Fienberg (Co-Pres Sec Treas Director) and Jennifer Levine (Director).
What does Fienberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.