Handelsman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Handelsman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,979 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $649 and the largest $11,000. 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$28,979
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$649
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$13,388
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,030 the year before.
46% 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 | $21,539 | 13 | $42,301 |
| 2024 | $20,030 | 12 | $22,366 |
| 2025 | $28,979 | 11 | $13,388 |
How to apply
Handelsman 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 Handelsman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $28,299 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General Fund | $11,000 |
| NorthShore Hospitals Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Am Shalom | General Fund | $3,600 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General Fund | $1,100 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General Fund | $750 |
| Friends of Glencoe Public Library | General Fund | $649 |
| Orphans of the Storm | General Fund | $600 |
| International Crane Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| PAWS Chicago | General Fund | $300 |
| The Glencoe Historical Society | General Fund | $300 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General Fund | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold S Handelsman
- Catherine S Handelsman
- Neil E Cass co Harold Handelsman
- Alexandra Zoric co Harold Handelsma
Questions people ask
Does Handelsman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Handelsman Family Foundation give?
$28,979 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $649.
Who runs Handelsman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold S Handelsman (Pres, Treas, Secrtry), Catherine S Handelsman (Vice-Pres), Neil E Cass co Harold Handelsman (Assistant) and Alexandra Zoric co Harold Handelsma (Director).
What does Handelsman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.