Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation
Accepts applications
Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,380 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $206 and the largest $11,165. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,380
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$206
- Largest grant$11,165
- Assets$144,530
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $55,579 the year before.
62% 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 | $32,102 | 30 | $246,229 |
| 2024 | $55,579 | 25 | $181,506 |
| 2025 | $30,380 | 26 | $144,530 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph A Resnick 255 Mortimer Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 274-3604 |
| What to submit | No formal form |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | The organization must be qualified 501(C)(3) organizations |
What Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $15,264 |
| New York | 3 | $12,385 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,980 |
| Maryland | 1 | $207 |
| Colorado | 1 | $150 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150 |
| California | 1 | $144 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the IDF | Charitable | $11,165 |
| Northwestern University | Charitable | $10,405 |
| The Giving Back Fund | Charitable | $1,800 |
| MSK Giving | Charitable | $1,100 |
| The Ark Chicago | Charitable | $1,035 |
| JCFS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Concern USA | Charitable | $500 |
| Alpha Epilson | Charitable | $371 |
| Chabad of Glencoe | Religious | $360 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Endowment Fund Inc | Religious | $347 |
| Family Support Program | Charitable | $239 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Charitable | $221 |
| Tamid Group Maryland | Charitable | $207 |
| Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $204 |
| Back on My Feet Boston | Charitable | $180 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $150 |
| Chicago Art Institute | Charitable | $150 |
| Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers | Charitable | $150 |
| Beyond the UNIF | Charitable | $144 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $120 |
| Reading Power Inc | Charitable | $103 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $100 |
| Avenues to Independence | Charitable | $100 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $100 |
| Rock the Ride | Charitable | $93 |
| Soloman Schechter Day School | Education | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph A Resnick
- Rachel S Cooper
- Helaine Resnick
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation give?
$30,380 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $206.
Who runs Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph A Resnick (President, Treasurer-as required), Rachel S Cooper (Secretary-as required) and Helaine Resnick (Director).
What does Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.