The Fogelson Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-2902485

Foundation Overview

Based in Palatine, IL, The Fogelson Foundation has awarded 208 grants totaling $9,730,233 to organizations in Illinois, California and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $20 to $2,490,251, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$9,730,233
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
54
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-26% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 56%

30 of 54 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

76% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (81%), Rolling Meadows (4%), Northbrook (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+365%

Strong 365% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Fogelson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Clearbrook $25,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2022
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $10,000 Northbrook, IL, US General 2022
Intonation Music Workshop $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
The Foundation For Palm Springs $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2022
Shalva $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
United Jewish Appeal $15,000 Rockville Center, NY, US General 2022
The Artists Council $15,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General 2022
Project Syncere $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Chinese American Museum Of Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Coalition For A Better Chinese $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Loyola University $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Northwestern University $1,500 Evanston, IL, US General 2022
Nostigmas $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Coachella Valley Repertory $5,000 Cathedral City, CA, US General 2022
The Ember Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
American Cancer Society $200 Lincolnshire, IL, US General 2022
Mr Opus Music Fdn $250 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised $2,490,251 Cincinnati, OH, US General 2022
Clearbrook $25,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2022
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $10,000 Northbrook, IL, US General 2022
Intonation Music Workshop $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
The Foundation For Palm Springs $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2022
Shalva $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
United Jewish Appeal $15,000 Rockville Center, NY, US General 2022
The Artists Council $15,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General 2022
Project Syncere $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Chinese American Museum Of Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Coalition For A Better Chinese $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Loyola University $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Northwestern University $1,500 Evanston, IL, US General 2022
Nostigmas $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Coachella Valley Repertory $5,000 Cathedral City, CA, US General 2022
The Ember Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
American Cancer Society $200 Lincolnshire, IL, US General 2022
Mr Opus Music Fdn $250 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised $2,490,251 Cincinnati, OH, US General 2022
Clearbrook $25,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2022
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $10,000 Northbrook, IL, US General 2022
Intonation Music Workshop $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
The Foundation For Palm Springs $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2022
Shalva $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
United Jewish Appeal $15,000 Rockville Center, NY, US General 2022
The Artists Council $15,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General 2022
Project Syncere $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Chinese American Museum Of Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Coalition For A Better Chinese $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Loyola University $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Northwestern University $1,500 Evanston, IL, US General 2022
Nostigmas $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Coachella Valley Repertory $5,000 Cathedral City, CA, US General 2022
The Ember Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
American Cancer Society $200 Lincolnshire, IL, US General 2022
Mr Opus Music Fdn $250 Studio City, CA, US General 2022
Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised $2,490,251 Cincinnati, OH, US General 2022
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School $18,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Chicago Public Schools $8,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Clearbrook $25,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2021
Columbia College Chicago $6,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Filter Photo $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $7,500 Northbrook, IL, US General 2021
Intonation Music Workshop $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Jewish Child And Family Services $61,300 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Resurrection University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Ember Foundation $7,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Desert Aids Project $50,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2021
Cje Senior Life $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Walter Payton College Prep $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Faith In Place $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Vocel $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Amita Health $15,000 Elk Grove, IL, US General 2021
Growing Home Chicago $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Kipp Foundation $20,000 Irwindale, CA, US General 2021
The Foundation For Palm Springs $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2021
Shalva $1,200 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
United Jewish Appeal $19,000 Rockville Center, NY, US General 2021
The Artists Council $40,000 Palm Desert, CA, US General 2021
The Arc $3,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
Delta Institute $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Little City Foundation $5,000 Palatine, IL, US General 2021
Elevated Films $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
The Rebuild Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Chicago Public Media $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Kitchens For Good $15,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2021
Impact Grants Chicago $1,100 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Center For Conflict Resolution $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Cure Violence Global $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
The Voices And Faces Project $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Various $1,575 Palatine, IL, US General 2021
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School $18,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Chicago Public Schools $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Clearbrook $25,500 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2020
Columbia College Chicago $7,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Filter Photo $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $7,500 Northbrook, IL, US General 2020
Intonation Music Workshop $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Jewish Child And Family Services $13,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Math Circles Of Chicago $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
One Million Degrees $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Palm Springs Art Museum $30,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2020
Resurrection University $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Ember Foundation $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Desert Aids Project $150,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2020
Cje Senior Life $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Walter Payton College Prep $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Faith In Place $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Impact Grants Chicago $1,100 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Working In The Schools $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Vocel $1,300 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Csc Foundation $111 Fremont, CA, US General 2020
Amita Health $40,000 Elk Grove, IL, US General 2020
Growing Home Chicago $12,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Kipp Foundation $15,000 Irwindale, CA, US General 2020
Eisenhower Medical Center $25,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General 2020
Depaul University $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
The Foundation For Palm Springs $3,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2020
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $100 Washington, DC, US General 2020
Shalva $360 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Veterans Aid Pac $20 Westchester, IL, US General 2020
Palm Springs United School $26 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2020
Jewish Federation Of Chicago $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
We Connect The Dots $8,000 Cold Spring Harbor, NY, US General 2018
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Chicago Public Schools $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Clearbrook $50,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2018
Columbia College Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Delta Institute $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Filter Photo $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $7,500 Northbrook, IL, US General 2018
Illinois Institute Of Technology $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Impact 100 Chicago $1,000 Palatine, IL, US General 2018
Innovation Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Intonation Music Workshop $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Jewish Child And Family Services $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $75,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2018
Jewish Federation $12,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Kipp Chicago Schools $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Math Circles Of Chicago $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
No Stigmas $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Northwestern University $5,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2018
One Million Degrees $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Palm Springs Art Museum $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2018
Pilot Light $6,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Presence Health Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Resurrection University $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Roosevelt University $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Palm Springs School District $90,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2018
The Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center $2,100 Michigan City, IN, US General 2018
Vocel $1,200 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Embarc Chicago $6,700 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Digestive Health Foundation $1,200 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Cure Violence $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Museum Of Contemporary Photography $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Giordano Dance Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Chicago Lights $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Circle Of Friends $300 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2018
Ember Foundation $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US General 2018
Spudnik Press $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Wttw Chicago $50 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Center For Conflict Resolution $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Jameson Foundation $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
South Suburban Humane Society $250 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Hopatcong Jewish Community Center $500 Hopatcong, NJ, US General 2018
We Connect The Dots $18,000 Cold Spring Harbor, NY, US General 2017
American Theater Co $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Chicago Public Schools $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Clearbrook $80,000 Rolling Meadows, IL, US General 2017
Columbia College Chicago $13,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Council For Jewish Elderly $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Palm Springs Cultural Center $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2017
Delta Institute $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Desert Aids Project $2,200 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2017
Faith In Place $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Filter Photo $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Walter Payton College Prep $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Maot Chitim Of Greater Chicago $5,000 Northbrook, IL, US General 2017
Henry Schueler 41&9 Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Illinois Institute Of Technology $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Impact 100 Chicago $1,000 Palatine, IL, US General 2017
Impact Grants Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Innovation Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Intonation Music Workshop $12,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Jewish Child And Family Services $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Jewish Family Service Of The Desert $27,500 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2017
Jewish Federation $10,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Jewish United Fund $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Kipp Chicago Schools $22,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Latitude Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Link Unlimited Scholars $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Marwen Foundation $3,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Math Circles Of Chicago $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Midwest Access Project $250 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
No Stigmas $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Northwestern University $5,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2017
One Million Degrees $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Palm Springs Art Museum $61,488 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2017
Pilot Light $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Presence Health Foundation $22,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Resurrection University $22,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Roosevelt University $24,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Palm Springs School District $90,000 Palm Springs, CA, US General 2017
The Jack & Shirley Lubeznik Center $2,500 Michigan City, IN, US General 2017
The Trust For Public Land $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US General 2017
Us Holocaust Memorial $5,000 Highland Park, IL, US General 2017
University Of Pennsylvania $2,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2017
Vocel $1,200 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Young Chicago Authors $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-2902485
Website N/A
Address 675 N NORTH CT STE 450 Palatine, IL 60067-8131

Key People (5)

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President Gerald W Fogelson
Director Bruce Fogelson
Director Douglas Fogelson
Director Molly Heilmann
Secretary Tr Lori Fogelson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.