Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $170,500 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $162,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $220,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern 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 Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $120,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Find Food Bank Coachella Valley | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Charitable | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin Fern
- Ronald Schreiber
- Charles Gofen
Questions people ask
Does Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin Fern (President), Ronald Schreiber (Vice President) and Charles Gofen (Director).
What does Gilbert & Jacqueline R Fern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.