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Glickman Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363857009  ·  Private foundation

Glickman Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $13.7M in assets. This page documents the 29 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Glickman Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.7M
Total assets
29
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Glickman Foundation funds

Glickman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish).

Faith-Based (Jewish)

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
General Operating Support
Cedarhurst, NY$900K2020
The Jewish Federations of North America
General Operating Support
New York, NY$550K2020
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$350K2024
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
General Operating Support
Chicago, IL$300K2023
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
General Operating Support
New York, NY$275K2018
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
General Operating Support
Chicago, IL$250K2020
American Friends Jerusalem College of Technology
General Operating Support
Cedarhurst, NY$200K2018
Jewish Community Camp and Retreat Center Inc
General Operating Support
San Diego, CA$200K2018
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
General Operating Support
New York, NY$200K2017
United Jewish Federation of San Diego
General Operating Support
San Diego, CA$100K2017
Jewish Community Camp and Retreat Center Inc
General Operating Support
San Diego, CA$100K2017
Hillel Foundation for Jewish Campus Life - San Diego
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Diego, CA$100K2024
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$100K2024
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
General Operating Support
Cedarhurst, NY$100K2023
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
General Operating Support
Chicago, IL$100K2023

Glickman Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$490K
2018$755K
2020$1.8M
2022$100K
2023$550K
2024$570K

How to apply for funding from Glickman Foundation

Glickman Foundation'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 Glickman Foundation

Does Glickman Foundation accept grant applications?
Glickman Foundation'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 Glickman Foundation fund?
Glickman Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Recent recipients include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc, The Jewish Federations of North America, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Glickman Foundation give in grants?
Glickman Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 29 grants.
Where is Glickman Foundation located?
Glickman Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363857009.
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About this profile. This page is built from Glickman 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 Glickman Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.