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Chern Family Foundation

Northbrook, Illinois  ·  EIN 873202211  ·  Private foundation

Chern Family Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $805K in assets. This page documents the 34 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chern Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$805K
Total assets
34
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chern Family Foundation funds

Chern Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, faith-based (jewish), higher education.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chern Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Autism Speaks
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Princeton, NJ$748K2024
Finca International Inc
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Washington, DC$148K2024
A Better Chicago
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$116K2023
A Better Chicago
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$114K2022
A Better Chicago
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$104K2024
American Israel Education Foundation
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Washington, DC$101K2023
Temple Jeremiah
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Northfield, IL$100K2022
American Israel Education Foundation
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Washington, DC$100K2022
Autism Speaks
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Princeton, NJ$62K2022
American Israel Education Foundation
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Washington, DC$50K2024
Finca
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Washington, DC$50K2022
Camp Out for Kids
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$25K2022
Camp Out for Kids
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Chicago, IL$25K2023
American Red Magen David
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
New York, NY$25K2023
Central Fund of Israel
DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE
Cedarhurst, NY$25K2024

Chern Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$493K
2023$343K
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Chern Family Foundation

Chern Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Chern Family Foundation

Does Chern Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Chern Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Chern Family Foundation fund?
Chern Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Autism Speaks, Finca International Inc, A Better Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chern Family Foundation give in grants?
Chern Family Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.0M over 34 grants.
Where is Chern Family Foundation located?
Chern Family Foundation is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873202211.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chern Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chern Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.