Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Riverwoods, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,951 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $530 and the largest $75,154. 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$83,951
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$530
- Largest grant$75,154
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,056 the year before.
73% 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 | $63,024 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $65,056 | 10 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $83,951 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Jack & Shirley Dubow 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 Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $82,441 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,259 |
| New York | 3 | $161 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $54 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $36 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $75,154 |
| Makom Solel Lakeside | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $4,907 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $1,259 |
| District 113 Education Foundation | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Jewish United Fund- Israel Now | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $850 |
| Deerfield High School | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $530 |
| Scope | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $75 |
| The John & Matthew Gaudreau Foundation | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $54 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $50 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism (Fcas) | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $36 |
| Jewish National Fund | Miscellaneous charitable purpose | $36 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Himmelstein
- Marvin Himmelstein
- Cari Himmelstein Strauss
- Abby Himmelstein Chalfin
Questions people ask
Does Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation give?
$83,951 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $530.
Who runs Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Himmelstein (President), Marvin Himmelstein (Secretary/Treasurer), Cari Himmelstein Strauss (Vice-President) and Abby Himmelstein Chalfin (Vice-President).
What does Jack & Shirley Dubow Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.