Gendell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gendell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,469 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,120. 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$55,469
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,120
- Assets$43,452
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,092 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,898 | 28 | $23,283 |
| 2024 | $47,092 | 28 | $51,185 |
| 2025 | $55,469 | 21 | $43,452 |
How to apply
Gendell 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 Gendell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $49,540 |
| New York | 3 | $2,479 |
| California | 1 | $1,800 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,050 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | General funding | $12,120 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Ctr | Genereal funding | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Genereal funding | $10,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Genereal funding | $4,264 |
| Northshore Center for the Performing Arts | General funding | $3,600 |
| Standwithus | General funding | $1,800 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Genereal funding | $1,800 |
| Shalva | General funding | $1,360 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Genereal funding | $1,294 |
| Shomrim Society of Il Endowment Fund | Genereal funding | $1,050 |
| Magan David Adom | Genereal funding | $1,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Genereal funding | $1,000 |
| The 100 Thousand Foundation | Genereal funding | $1,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center | General funding | $536 |
| The Ark | General funding | $500 |
| JCFS Chicago | General funding | $500 |
| Uiuc Hillel | Genereal funding | $500 |
| The Giviing Back Fund | General funding | $500 |
| Chabad of Wilmette | General funding | $360 |
| Jewish National Fund | Genereal funding | $185 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Genereal funding | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott H Gendell
- Lisa M Gendell
- Loren R Stone
Questions people ask
Does Gendell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gendell Family Foundation give?
$55,469 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gendell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott H Gendell (President), Lisa M Gendell (Secretary) and Loren R Stone (Director).
What does Gendell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.