George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation
Accepts applications
George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $240,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $210,000 | 15 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 18 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 19 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey Rubenstein 191 N Wacker Drive Ste 1800, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 521-2435, jrubenstein@muchlaw.com |
| What to submit | In writing |
What George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $142,500 |
| New York | 5 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $30,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| WTTW | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| Michigan Hillel | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Hillel Foundation | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $12,500 |
| The Ark | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $12,500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| World Ort | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $7,500 |
| Joan Bachs Bais Yaakov | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $7,500 |
| JCFS | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Agency for Israel | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Bbyo | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Prizmah | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Rubenstein
- Norman Bobins
- Howard M Cohen
- Richard Wexler
Questions people ask
Does George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Rubenstein (President), Norman Bobins (Treasurer), Howard M Cohen (Secretary) and Richard Wexler (Assistant Secretary).
What does George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.