Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation
Accepts applications
Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation is a private foundation in Riverwoods, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $682,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $170,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$682,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $678,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $678,500 | 26 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $682,500 | 24 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mitchell Feinberg 2745 Daiquin Drive, Riverwoods, IL 60015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 855-4356, mfeinberg@chuhak.com |
| What to submit | No special requirements |
What Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $447,000 |
| New York | 8 | $195,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | $130,000 gen campaign $20,000 live secure $20,000 path to parenthood | $170,000 |
| American Technion Society | Diller quantum center | $60,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Haifa University | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Shielded protective lock | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Shalva | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Vets-Beit Halochem | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Keshet | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Spertus College and Museum | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Ark | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Rochelle Zell High School | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Solomon Schecter Day Schools | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Nancy Caroline Hospice of the Upper Galilee | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Institute of Jewish Research | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for the Righteous | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Avodah | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mitchell Feinberg
- Bobbe Hirsh
- Robin Gayle Haas
- Jordan Feinberg
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation give?
$682,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mitchell Feinberg (Secretary/Treasurer), Bobbe Hirsh (President), Robin Gayle Haas (Director) and Jordan Feinberg (Director).
What does Harry & Sadie Lasky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.