Rebel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rebel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $62,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$62,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $56,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $56,000 | 6 | $963,668 |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Rebel 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $42,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Depository | Reducehunger | $15,000 |
| Save the Children | Reduce hungeremergency aid | $15,000 |
| Embarc Inc | Education | $12,000 |
| Resident Association of Greater Engelwood | Community organizingeconomic development activitiesyouth programs & advocacy | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle | Supporting israeli & palestinian parents circle | $5,000 |
| Unblocked Engelwood Co Chicago Bunglow Association | Repair homebuild communityraise awareness against segregation & house discrimination | $2,500 |
| Sweet Water Foundation | Blightedneighborhooddevelopment | $1,500 |
| Clean Energy Trustevergreen | Environment protection | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeremy Schaffer
- Jennifer Schaffer
- Faith Schaffer
Questions people ask
Does Rebel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rebel Family Foundation give?
$62,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Rebel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeremy Schaffer (President), Jennifer Schaffer (Treasurer) and Faith Schaffer (Director).