M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,900 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $10,000. 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$24,900
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$47,364
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $1,066 | 4 | $34,473 |
| 2024 | $13,500 | 3 | $46,011 |
| 2025 | $24,900 | 10 | $47,364 |
How to apply
M & J Eisenberg 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 M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $16,700 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Zoo | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | General operating support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General operating support | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating support | $500 |
| Chicago Bar Foundation | General operating support | $200 |
| Red Arrow Camp Foundation | General operating support | $100 |
| Indiana University Foundation | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall E Eisenberg
- Joann Eisenberg
- Teresa J Perich
Questions people ask
Does M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation give?
$24,900 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marshall E Eisenberg (Dir&chrmn of the BRD), Joann Eisenberg (Director & President) and Teresa J Perich (VP, Secretary & Treas).
What does M & J Eisenberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.