Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$7
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 1 | $7 |
How to apply
Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky 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 Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $225,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | General purposes | $225,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Smolyansky
- Ludmila Smolyansky
- Jenna Strobel
Questions people ask
Does Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Smolyansky (President/Treasurer/Director), Ludmila Smolyansky (Director) and Jenna Strobel (Secretary/Director).
What does Ludmila and Edward Smolyansky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.