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Kovler Family Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 36-6152744 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$5.6M
Grants reported
191
Median grant
$3K
Future commitments
$6.3M

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
2024191$5.6M

Where Kovler Family Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CAMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.Donated 2 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) stock @ $1,358,149 (average price of $679,074.50 per share on 12/31/2024)Cash amount $650,000.002024$2M
The University of ChicagoChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$770.2K
Chicago Parks FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$400K
PCD FoundationRochester, NYMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$353.3K
Jewish United Fund of Metro ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$281K
Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CAMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$220K
Invest For Kids IncChicago, ILChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$175K
Teach for AmericaBoston, MAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$100K
American Israel Education FoundatioWashington, DCEducation-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$100K
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumHighland Park, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$55.5K
Northwestern Mem Hospital-Kovler CeChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$50K
Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$50K
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$50K
Joffrey BalletChicago, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$50K
Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$40K
Imerman AngelsChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$30K
Dragonfly Foundation ChicagoCincinnati, OHChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$30K
Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PAChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$28K
Francis W Parker SchoolChicago, ILEducation-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$26K
Lynn Sage Cancer Research FoundatioChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$25K
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$25K
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$20K
Anti-Defamation LeagueChicago, ILGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$20K
Make A Wish FoundationChicago, ILChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$20K
International Community FoundationNational City, CAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.2024$20K

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
Kovler Family Foundation
Address
875 N Michigan Ave Suite 3400 Chicago, IL, 606111958
Phone
3126645050
Deadlines
By Mid - November to be considered for the current year.
Application materials
It is recommended that a 1 to 2 page written proposal and a copy of your determination letter be submitted.No Specific Form Required.
Restrictions
No Restrictions. Typical Grant Awarded is between $1,000 - $5,000

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Kovler Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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