Golub Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Golub Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $65,000. 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$191,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $177,125 the year before.
20% 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 | $211,792 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $177,125 | 10 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $191,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Golub 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 Golub Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $179,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Contribution to outreach and hunger help | $65,000 |
| The Goldie Initiative | General support | $49,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Neurological surgery department (research) | $22,500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital | Patient emergency fund | $17,500 |
| Giordana Dance Chicago | General support | $10,000 |
| TGTHR | Connect with youth living in unsafe conditions with stable housing and to end youth homelessness | $7,500 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Intermediary between chicagoans with extra furniture and those who need it. They provide furnishing packages to clients | $5,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Classical music education | $4,000 |
| Individual | Provide training and job placement in construction to individuals from chicago's most under-resourced neighborhoods | $3,000 |
| NAMI Chicago | Sponsorship of the 2025 light the darkness gala supporting mental health advocacy, education & support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Newman
- Paula Harris
- Sandy Golub
- Eugene Golub
- Samantha Harris
- Gabriella Golub
- Alex Newman
- Laura Newman
- Scott Newman
Questions people ask
Does Golub Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Golub Family Foundation give?
$191,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Golub Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Newman (Director), Paula Harris (Director), Sandy Golub (Director) and Eugene Golub (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Golub Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.