Judy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Judy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northfield, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $664,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$664,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $530,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $530,000 | 29 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $664,000 | 32 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Judy 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 Judy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $312,000 |
| Maryland | 8 | $127,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $112,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $42,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $26,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Communities | See above | $40,000 |
| Cara | See above | $36,000 |
| Generation Hope | See above | $35,000 |
| People's Resource Center | See above. | $31,000 |
| House of Ruth | See above | $30,000 |
| St Leonard Ministries | See above | $30,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | See above | $28,000 |
| A Safe Place | See above | $27,000 |
| Caroline Center Inc | See above | $26,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | See above | $26,000 |
| Lake County Haven | See above | $25,000 |
| Marian House | See above | $25,000 |
| YWCA - Missoula | See above | $25,000 |
| New Moms | See above | $24,000 |
| Sister's House | See above. | $22,000 |
| Associated Catholic Charities Inc | See above | $20,000 |
| Goucher College | See above | $20,000 |
| People's Music School | See above | $20,000 |
| The Womens Housing Coalition | See above | $20,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | See above | $17,000 |
| North Lawndale Employment Network | See above | $17,000 |
| Art With A Heart | See above | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis House Inc | See above | $15,000 |
| Project Hope | See above | $15,000 |
| The Care Center | See above. | $15,000 |
| 826CHI | All contributions are made to further the goals of the recipient organization. | $12,000 |
| 826DC | See above | $12,000 |
| Project Create Arts Center | See above | $10,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | See above | $10,000 |
| Wide Angle Youth Media | See above | $10,000 |
| The College and Comunity Fellowship Inc | See above | $5,000 |
| Arlington Echo Outdoor Center | See above | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brittany Duncan
- Catriona Duncan
- Jamie Gretz
- Randy Gretz Jr
- Kyle Cassidy
- Alec Cronin
Questions people ask
Does Judy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judy Family Foundation give?
$664,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Judy Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brittany Duncan (President), Catriona Duncan (Treasurer), Jamie Gretz (Director) and Randy Gretz Jr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Judy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.