Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $299,861 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $143,286. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$299,861
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$143,286
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $317,132 the year before.
55% 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 | $317,132 | 50 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $299,861 | 58 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maury Fertig 421 Brierhill Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 940-7130 |
| What to submit | There is no standard form. Submit a letter requesting a contribution. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Must be educational, religious or charitable organization under irc 170(c) |
What Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | $264,482 |
| California | 8 | $14,994 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,500 |
| New York | 9 | $3,392 |
| Delaware | 1 | $3,150 |
| Florida | 4 | $2,802 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,445 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,036 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Support general operations | $143,286 |
| Jewish Federation | Support general operations | $67,697 |
| University of Illinois Hillel | Support general operations | $17,000 |
| The Ember Foundation | Support general operations | $9,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue | Support general operations | $7,909 |
| Social Good | Support general operations | $5,775 |
| Friends of the Idf | Support general operations | $5,375 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Support general operations | $5,165 |
| Stand With US | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Giving What We Can USA Inc | Support general operations | $3,150 |
| Camera | Support general operations | $2,800 |
| Effective Altruism | Support general operations | $2,100 |
| Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed | Support general operations | $1,900 |
| Friends of Elnet | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Jewish Education Team Inc | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Opendormedia | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Support general operations | $1,445 |
| California Community Foundation | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Middle East Forum | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Un Watch | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Zachor Legal Institute | Support general operations | $860 |
| Northmoor Education Foundation | Support general operations | $600 |
| The Rok Family Shul - Chabad Downtown Jewish Center Miami | Support general operations | $576 |
| USC Annual Giving | Support general operations | $540 |
| America Gives Inc | Support general operations | $500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah Inc | Support general operations | $500 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Support general operations | $500 |
| Ravinia Festival | Support general operations | $400 |
| Torahub | Support general operations | $400 |
| Chicago Mezuzah and Mitzvah Campaign | Support general operations | $395 |
| Ikar | Support general operations | $363 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | Support general operations | $300 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Support general operations | $250 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Support general operations | $250 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Support general operations | $226 |
| United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism | Support general operations | $212 |
Officers and trustees
- Maury Fertig
- Nancy Fertig
Questions people ask
Does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation give?
$299,861 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maury Fertig (Director) and Nancy Fertig (Director).
What does Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.