The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,195 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $6,000. 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$25,195
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$462,110
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22,112 the year before.
25% 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 | $22,112 | 73 | $415,452 |
| 2024 | $25,195 | 79 | $462,110 |
How to apply
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff 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 The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $8,500 |
| California | 4 | $7,610 |
| Colorado | 12 | $2,625 |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $1,875 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 4 | $450 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $400 |
| New York | 1 | $400 |
| Maryland | 2 | $350 |
| Texas | 2 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Film Festival | Irs approved charity | $6,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago 36-6008929 | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Painted Turtle Gang Camp 95-4612481 | Irs approved charity | $1,500 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Irs approved | $1,000 |
| Berea College | Irs approved charity | $500 |
| Chicago Academy of the Arts | Irs approved charity | $500 |
| Society of Contempory Art 36-6055526 | Irs approved charity | $500 |
| Telluride Medical Center | Irs approved charity | $500 |
| Telluride Mountain Club | Irs approved charity | $500 |
| Paws Chicago 36-4219778 | Irs approved charity | $450 |
| Smile Train | Irs approved charity | $400 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo 36-2512404 | Irs approved charity | $350 |
| Bryce Canyon Natural History | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield Zoo | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Feed the Children 73-6108657 | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Field Museum of Chicago | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Finca | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Great Smoky Mountain National Park | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Patterson Habitat for Humanity | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Providence St Mel 36-2977187 | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Jcys | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Mercy Ships International | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum 99-9999062 | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| Rehab Institute Foundation | Irs approved charity | $250 |
| American Cancer Society | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| Grand Teton National Foundation | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| Heifner International | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| Telluride Council for the Arts | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| Telluride Emergency Medical-Temta | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| Mayo Clinic | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| WFMT Dept 5840 | Irs approved charity | $200 |
| Ah Haa School for the Arts | Irs approved charity | $150 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital | Irs approved charity | $150 |
| Feeding America | Irs approved charity | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Nemeroff
Questions people ask
Does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation give?
$25,195 in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Nemeroff (President & Trustee).
What does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.