Haberman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Haberman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $429,500 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$429,500
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $409,460 the year before.
22% 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 | $406,525 | 79 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $409,460 | 75 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $429,500 | 81 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Haberman 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 Haberman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 40 | $263,300 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $32,400 |
| Washington | 12 | $30,500 |
| New York | 9 | $17,400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vasculitus Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Charitable | $34,000 |
| A Better Chicago - Emergency Fund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Chicago | Charitable | $25,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Charitable | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Islandwood | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Charitable | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Casa of Cook County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Congregation Beth Judea | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Temple Beth Am | Charitable | $3,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $3,400 |
| HALLIE225 Foundation | Charitable | $3,400 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Paws | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Ravinia Nursery School | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Artist Trust | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Coast Salish Youth | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hias | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Haberman Stern
- Randall B Haberman
- Joel S Haberman
- Audrey E Haberman Co Joel Haberman
- Benjamin N Feder Co Joel Haberman
Questions people ask
Does Haberman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Haberman Family Foundation give?
$429,500 in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Haberman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Haberman Stern (Director), Randall B Haberman (Director), Joel S Haberman (Director) and Audrey E Haberman Co Joel Haberman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Haberman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.