George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities
Accepts applications
George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities is a private foundation in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 150 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.0 million
- Number of grants150
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$47.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $3.7 million | 153 | $46.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 150 | $47.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George M Eisenberg Founation Charit 2340 S Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 981-0545 |
| What to submit | No formal application form is required. Submit letter summarizing request and contaning legal name of organization along with following: IRS determination letter summary of specified project or need history of organization intended use of funds list of members of the board of directors latest certified financial statements including detail of general and administrative exenses, list names, title and amounts of five highest paid individuals, fund raising expenses and program service expenses |
| Deadlines | April 30th of each calendar year in order to be considered for funding for the next calendar year |
| Restrictions | Grants are only approved for 501C3 organizations |
What George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 143 | $2.6 million |
| Minnesota | 5 | $1.4 million |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Social assistance | $1.3 million |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Social assistance | $530,000 |
| Northwestern University for Feinberg School of Medicine Office Development | Social assistance | $520,000 |
| Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago | Social assistance | $500,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Social assistance | $180,000 |
| Northwest Community Health Services Foundation | Social assistance | $143,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Inc | Social assistance | $30,000 |
| 360 Youth Services | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home Philip Center in Bloomingdale | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & NW Indiana | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Rochester MN Inc | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| La Rabida Childrens Hospitality and Recreational Center | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Rochster MN | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Midwest Inc | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life Inc | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Maryville Academy the Eisenberg Campus | Social assistance | $15,000 |
| Beyond Hunger | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Community Health NFP | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Philoptochos Society (Fiend of of the Poor) of St Nectarios | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| Philoptochos Society of St John the Baptist | Social assistance | $10,000 |
| The Ark Inc | Social assistance | $9,000 |
| Margaret's Village | Social assistance | $8,500 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network Illinois | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Oak Park and River Forest Infant Welfare Society the Childrens Clinic Iws | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Social assistance | $8,000 |
| Cool Ministries | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Easter Seals Dupage and the Fox Valley Region | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Imd Guest House Foundation | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Sister House | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| South Suburban Pads | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Will Grundy Medical Clinic | Social assistance | $7,500 |
| Home of the Sparrow Inc | Social assistance | $7,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women Inc | Social assistance | $7,000 |
| Homehousing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly | Social assistance | $6,000 |
| Mutual Ground Inc | Social assistance | $6,000 |
| A Just Harvest | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry | Social assistance | $5,000 |
| Allicias House | Social assistance | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Marousis
- Erin O'Brien-Cahill
- Thomas Speslberg Jr
- James Marousis
- Sofia Bishop
- Katie Owens
- Nancy Jourdan
Questions people ask
Does George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30th of each calendar year in order to be considered for funding for the next calendar year.
How much does George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 150 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities?
Its 2024 filing lists Dean Marousis (President), Erin O'Brien-Cahill (Vice President), Thomas Speslberg Jr (Secretary) and James Marousis (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.