Zuckerman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zuckerman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $171,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$171,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was down from $214,460 the year before.
2% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $184,500 | 45 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $214,460 | 47 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $171,000 | 41 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Zuckerman 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.
What Zuckerman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $105,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
| New York | 4 | $16,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erikson Institute | Public charity support | $25,000 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | Public charity support | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Public charity support | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Fulcrum Point | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Public charity support | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| Susan Spector Fund | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Public charity support | $5,000 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | Public charity support | $4,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Public charity support | $1,500 |
| Anti Deamation League | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Gift of Life | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Rosenbush Cardiology Prevention Fellowship | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Shalva | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Snow City Arts | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| South Haven Community Foundation | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Public charity support | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Public charity support | $500 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Public charity support | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Public charity support | $500 |
| Family Focus | Public charity support | $500 |
| First Hebrew Congregation | Public charity support | $500 |
| Historical Assn of South Haven | Public charity support | $500 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | Public charity support | $500 |
| Make A Wish | Public charity support | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Public charity support | $500 |
| Missd | Public charity support | $500 |
| Newberry Library | Public charity support | $500 |
| Night Ministry | Public charity support | $500 |
| Pancreatic Canver Action Network | Public charity support | $500 |
| PJ Library Harold Grinspoon Fdn | Public charity support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Public charity support | $500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Public charity support | $500 |
| Friends of the Glencoe Library | Public charity support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherwin Zuckerman
- Sheri Zuckerman
Questions people ask
Does Zuckerman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zuckerman Family Foundation give?
$171,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Zuckerman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sherwin Zuckerman (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Sheri Zuckerman (Treas, Dir).
What does Zuckerman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.