Julian Grace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Julian Grace Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.1 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $310,000. 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$8.1 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$87.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.4 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $7.4 million | 101 | $86.1 million |
| 2024 | $8.1 million | 105 | $87.0 million |
How to apply
Julian Grace 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Julian Grace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $616,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 77 | $5.3 million |
| California | 9 | $565,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $462,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $241,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $123,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $64,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Asistencial Maria Rosa | General operating support | $310,000 |
| Sociedad Amigos de Los Nios | General operating suppot | $306,000 |
| The Tahirih Justice Center | General operating support | $302,000 |
| Mano A Mano Family Resource Center | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Nicat | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Depaul University | General operating support | $226,243 |
| Morehouse College | General operating support | $206,500 |
| Beyond Legal Aid | General operating support | $205,000 |
| Chinese American Service League | General operating support | $205,000 |
| Vietnamese Association of Illinois | General operating support | $151,500 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General operating support | $125,000 |
| American Headache Association | General operating suppot | $120,000 |
| Apna Ghar | General operating support | $115,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $110,000 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | General operating support | $109,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | General operating support | $108,500 |
| Chicago Freedom School | General operating support | $107,500 |
| First Star Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Interfaith America | General operating support | $100,000 |
| National Urban League | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Raising Haiti Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| United African Organization | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Worldchicago | General operating support | $100,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Circles & Ciphers | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Community Organizing and Family Issues (Cofi) | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Resident Association of Greater Englewood | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Workers Center for Racial Justice NFP | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Chicago Workers' Collaborative | General operating support | $85,500 |
| Burst Into Books | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation | General operating support | $80,500 |
| A Long Walk Home | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Little Village Environmental Justice Organization | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Lugenia Burns Hope Center | General operating support | $79,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | General operating support | $76,200 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | General operating support | $75,500 |
| Project Vision Inc | General operating support | $75,050 |
| Free Spirit Media | General operating support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven I Sarowitz
- Jessica P Sarowitz
- Soheil Soheil
- Marjorie L Moore
- Carol Hincker
- James A Casselberry
- Sarah Sarowitz
- Larry Robbins
- Scott H McLellan
Questions people ask
Does Julian Grace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julian Grace Foundation give?
$8.1 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Julian Grace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven I Sarowitz (Director), Jessica P Sarowitz (President/Managing Director), Soheil Soheil (Treasurer) and Marjorie L Moore (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Julian Grace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.