Smart Family Foundation of Illinois
Preselected recipients only
Smart Family Foundation of Illinois is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$100.0 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 59 | $87.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 68 | $100.0 million |
How to apply
Smart Family Foundation of Illinois 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 Smart Family Foundation of Illinois funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $2.0 million |
| Maryland | 6 | $675,000 |
| New York | 10 | $461,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $255,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $245,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $40,500 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Univeristy of Chicago | Cultural, historical & other educational | $1.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | Cultural, historical & other educational | $310,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Health services | $300,000 |
| Kenyon College | Cultural, historical & other educational | $255,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Health services | $250,000 |
| Norwood School | Cultural, historical & other educational | $225,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Cultural, historical & other educational | $100,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Cultural, historical & other educational | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Cultural, historical & other educational | $100,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Cultural, historical & other educational | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Donor advised fund | $97,500 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | Cultural, historical & other educational | $76,000 |
| Harvard University | Cultural, historical & other educational | $75,000 |
| Arts Club of Chicago | Cultural, historical & other educational | $50,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | Cultural, historical & other educational | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Cultural, historical & other educational | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Cultural, historical & other educational | $50,000 |
| WTTW | Cultural, historical & other educational | $50,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | Cultural, historical & other educational | $35,000 |
| Field Museum | Cultural, historical & other educational | $30,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Other activities directed to individuals | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Parks | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Academy | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Openlands | Nature preservation | $25,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Rotary Chicago Financial District | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Severn School | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Student Conservation Association (Sca) | Nature preservation | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Cultural, historical & other educational | $25,000 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | Cultural, historical & other educational | $20,000 |
| Nantucket Film Festival | Cultural, historical & other educational | $20,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Cultural, historical & other educational | $15,500 |
| Mercersburg Academy | Cultural, historical & other educational | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Feitler
- Richard Feitler
- Pamela Hoehn-Saric
- Robert Feitler Jr
Questions people ask
Does Smart Family Foundation of Illinois accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Smart Family Foundation of Illinois give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Smart Family Foundation of Illinois?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Feitler (Director and Chairman), Richard Feitler (Director and President), Pamela Hoehn-Saric (Director) and Robert Feitler Jr (Director).
What does Smart Family Foundation of Illinois fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.