Pugdin Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Pugdin Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,875 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $72,469 and the largest $144,937. 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$289,875
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$72,469
- Largest grant$144,937
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $253,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $258,681 | 3 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $253,323 | 3 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $289,875 | 3 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Pugdin Memorial Fund 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 Pugdin Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $289,875 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah Medical Relief | General | $144,937 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | General | $72,469 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute 0F Science | General | $72,469 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Pugdin Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pugdin Memorial Fund give?
$289,875 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $72,469.
Who runs Pugdin Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Pugdin Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and science and research.