Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $570,750 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$570,750
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$875,554
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was down from $589,900 the year before.
61% 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 | $338,303 | 41 | $34,826 |
| 2024 | $589,900 | 32 | $53,704 |
| 2025 | $570,750 | 42 | $875,554 |
How to apply
Irving & Marilyn Naiditch 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 Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $190,400 |
| Florida | 3 | $131,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $102,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 4 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,350 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Holocaust Museum Education | To aid organization | $150,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | To aid organization | $130,000 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $102,500 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | To aid organization | $100,000 |
| Total Link to Community Cooperative | To aid organization | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Kenya | To aid organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $7,500 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | To aid organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $3,500 |
| Truah | To aid organization | $3,000 |
| Population Media Center | To aid organization | $2,500 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | To aid organization | $2,500 |
| Whyy | To aid organization | $2,500 |
| Camp Courageous | To aid organization | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund | To aid organization | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To aid organization | $2,000 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $1,500 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | To aid organization | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Arava Inst | To aid organization | $1,500 |
| Wbez | To aid organization | $1,500 |
| Hadassah | To aid organization | $1,250 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $1,250 |
| Amnesty International USA | To aid organization | $1,250 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $1,000 |
| St Jude Child Research Hospital | To aid organization | $1,000 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $1,000 |
| Home | To aid organization | $1,000 |
| Israel Tennis Education Center | To aid organization | $500 |
| Jewish Council Urban Affairs | To aid organization | $500 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $500 |
| American Committee for Wiezman Inst | To aid organization | $500 |
| Easterseals | To aid organization | $300 |
| Individual | To aid organization | $250 |
| JCC | To aid organization | $250 |
| Art Center of Highland Park | To aid organization | $250 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | To aid organization | $250 |
| Josselyn Center NFP | To aid organization | $250 |
| National Jewish Health | To aid organization | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Naiditch
- Audrey Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation give?
$570,750 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn Naiditch (President) and Audrey Lewis (Treasurer).
What does Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.