Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 14 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 18 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevin O'Keefe 110 N Wacker Drive Ste 3300, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Written |
What Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Gidwitz Place | $300,000 |
| University of Chicago | School of Social Service Administration | $250,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Annual Campaign | $200,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Fund for the Future-PJ Library | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Israel Action Network | $100,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Anshe Emet Needs Assessment Study | $100,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General Use | $50,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Israel Education Center | $50,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Ezra Multi Service Center | $45,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Neurodevelopmental Health Services | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Annual Campaign | $25,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Student Field Trips | $25,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Annual Campaign | $20,000 |
| DonorsChooseOrg | General Use | $20,000 |
| Cara Collective | General Use | $15,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Musinc | Youth Outreach Programs | $7,500 |
| Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema | General Use | $5,000 |
| From Pass Through K-1s | General Use | $56 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy Gidwitz
- Richard Horwood
- Teri Gidwitz
- Kevin O'Keefe
Questions people ask
Does Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Betsy Gidwitz (President), Richard Horwood (Director), Teri Gidwitz (Director) and Kevin O'Keefe (Secretary).
What does Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and seniors.