Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation
Accepts applications
Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.9 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.0 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.8 million | 29 | $0 |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 35 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 23 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 15 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Program Coordinator 5158 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 369-6130 |
| What to submit | Completed Application |
| Deadlines | Rolling Submissions |
| Restrictions | Restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations related to performing arts education for disadvantaged children and disabled individuals |
What Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $4.8 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit School of Music | Program Support | $1.1 million |
| Individual | Program Support | $550,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $536,000 |
| The Ark | Program Support | $500,000 |
| The Chicago Center for Music Educat | Program Support | $500,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $450,000 |
| Agudath Israel of Chicago | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $225,000 |
| The People's Music School | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $138,600 |
| Harold and Rosemarie Marx Memorial | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Playthinks | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Joy Christian Fellowship Church | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Mesameach | Program Support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam Solo Greenfield
- Christine Feldman
- Brenda Tuchman
Questions people ask
Does Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling Submissions.
How much does Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Miriam Solo Greenfield (President), Christine Feldman (Treasurer) and Brenda Tuchman (Secretary).
What does Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.