Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,000 in 116 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,834. 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$68,000
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,834
- Assets$757,297
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $67,500 the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,000 | 102 | $668,711 |
| 2023 | $67,500 | 129 | $746,378 |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 116 | $757,297 |
How to apply
Meyer and Raena Hammerman 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 Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 55 | $34,549 |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $8,450 |
| New York | 15 | $6,415 |
| Maryland | 4 | $5,269 |
| California | 7 | $4,085 |
| Virginia | 4 | $2,275 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,667 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $1,355 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Operating programs | $3,834 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Operating programs | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Operating programs | $3,000 |
| Penny Possible Foundation | Operating programs | $2,833 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Operating programs | $2,166 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Operating programs | $1,689 |
| Americares | Operating programs | $1,667 |
| Harvard Club of Chicago | Operating programs | $1,500 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Conservation Fund | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Death With Dignity National Center | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Hias | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Just Detention International | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Operating programs | $1,000 |
| Wetlands Initiative | Operating programs | $950 |
| Advance Illinois | Operating programs | $900 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Operating programs | $900 |
| Khan Academy | Operating programs | $900 |
| Mentor | Operating programs | $900 |
| Build Inc | Operating programs | $850 |
| Doctor's Without Borders | Operating programs | $850 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Operating programs | $850 |
| Niu Foundation | Operating programs | $850 |
| Northwestern University | Operating programs | $850 |
| Trust for Public Land | Operating programs | $850 |
| Human Rights First | Operating programs | $750 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Operating programs | $750 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Operating programs | $750 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | Operating programs | $675 |
| National Council on Aging | Operating programs | $675 |
| Chicago Public Media | Operating programs | $650 |
| WTTW Public Television | Operating programs | $620 |
| ACLU Foundation | Operating programs | $500 |
| American Library Association | Operating programs | $500 |
| Block Club Chicago | Operating programs | $500 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Operating programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Hammerman
- Thomas N Hammerman
- Myrna L Hammerman
- Marlene E Libs
Questions people ask
Does Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Hammerman (President, Treasurer, Director), Thomas N Hammerman (Assistant Secretary, Director), Myrna L Hammerman (Director) and Marlene E Libs (Secretary).
What does Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, disability and education.