Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$650,350
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,600 the year before.
50% 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 | $68,000 | 13 | $677,927 |
| 2024 | $80,600 | 14 | $646,202 |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 16 | $650,350 |
How to apply
Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable 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 Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General support | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $5,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc (WTTW) | General support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc (Wbez) | General support | $3,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc (DBA - NPR) | General support | $3,000 |
| Women's Exchange | General support | $3,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation (DBA - Chicago Architecture Center (Cac)) | General support | $2,500 |
| Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (DBA - Griffin Museum of S | General support | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc (DBA - Alzheimer's | General support | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $1,500 |
| Chicago History Museum | General support | $1,500 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society (DBA - Chicago Botanic Garden) | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harlan Stewart
- Eugene Kraus
- Richard A Reisin
- Marilyn Stewart
Questions people ask
Does Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harlan Stewart (Secretary/Treasurer), Eugene Kraus (Director), Richard A Reisin (Director) and Marilyn Stewart (Director).
What does Herbert & Roselle Mack Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and environment and conservation.