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Emanuel Friend

Po Box Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 366025661  ·  Private foundation

Emanuel Friend is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $701K in annual giving against $16.1M in assets. This page documents the 6 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Emanuel Friend — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$701K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.1M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Emanuel Friend funds

Emanuel Friend's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education.

Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Emanuel Friend, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$417K2020
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$395K2024
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$395K2025
University of Chicago Hospitals
OPERATING EXPENSES RELATING TO THE FRIEND CENTER
Chicago, IL$292K2024
University of Chicago Hospitals
OPERATING EXPENSES RELATING TO THE FRIEND CENTER
Chicago, IL$292K2025
University of Chicago Hospitals
OPERATING EXPENSES RELATING TO THE FRIEND CENTER
Chicago, IL$284K2020

Emanuel Friend giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$701K
2024$687K
2025$687K

How to apply for funding from Emanuel Friend

Emanuel Friend's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Emanuel Friend

Does Emanuel Friend accept grant applications?
Emanuel Friend's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Emanuel Friend fund?
Emanuel Friend's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Emanuel Friend give in grants?
Emanuel Friend reported $701K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 6 grants.
Where is Emanuel Friend located?
Emanuel Friend is based in Po Box Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366025661.
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About this profile. This page is built from Emanuel Friend'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 Emanuel Friend. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.