Fund for Enlightment
Preselected recipients only
Fund for Enlightment is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,450 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$38,450
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $31,400 the year before.
40% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31,300 | 9 | $990,284 |
| 2023 | $31,400 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $38,450 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Fund for Enlightment 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 Fund for Enlightment funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $38,450 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Recipient discretion | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Recipient discretion | $10,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day School | Recipient discretion | $10,000 |
| HPHS Giants Club | Recipient discretion | $5,000 |
| Am Shalom | Recipient discretion | $3,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Drexler
- Jason Drexler
Questions people ask
Does Fund for Enlightment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fund for Enlightment give?
$38,450 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fund for Enlightment?
Its 2024 filing lists Dan Drexler (Chairman) and Jason Drexler (Treasurer).
What does Fund for Enlightment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.