Grants paid by Ellen Soren Family Foundation
EIN 20-4177418 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
Ellen Soren Family Foundation of Chicago, IL (EIN 20-4177418) reported 61 grants paid totaling $579,362 to 25 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$579,362
61 grants
Recipients
25
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 | $68,512 | — |
| 2019 | 16 | $81,100 | — |
| 2020 | 14 | $69,000 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | $52,500 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | $88,000 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $111,750 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $108,500 | — |
Top recipients
The 25 recipients receiving the most from Ellen Soren Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 25 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached | U | Chicago, IL | 3 | $308,250 | 2024 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation 36-3727715 | D | Chicago, IL | 4 | $60,015 | 2021 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica | U | Chicago, IL | 4 | $45,000 | 2021 |
| Ronald Mc Donald House Charities | U | Oak Brook, IL | 4 | $40,000 | 2021 |
| Francis W Parker School 36-2171732 | B | Chicago, IL | 3 | $40,000 | 2020 |
| Paws of Chicago 36-4219778 | D | Chicago, IL | 4 | $20,000 | 2021 |
| US Holocaust Museum | U | Washington, DC | 4 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Make a Wish 86-0726985 | D | Phoenix, AZ | 4 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Feed Chicago Inc | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | U | Memphis, TN | 2 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Special Oympics 52-0889518 | D | Washington, DC | 3 | $4,100 | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository 36-2971864 | B | Chicago, IL | 3 | $4,000 | 2020 |
| Toys for Tots | U | Des Moines, IA | 4 | $4,000 | 2021 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art 36-6154098 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $3,497 | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood 47-5312115 | C | New York, NY | 4 | $3,000 | 2021 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | U | Skokie, IL | 1 | $2,500 | 2018 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | U | Smithtown, NY | 2 | $2,000 | 2019 |
| No Kid Hungry | U | Washington, DC | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Rush University Medical Center 36-2174823 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,500 | 2020 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | U | Chicago, IL | 2 | $1,500 | 2021 |
| Cancer Wellness Center 36-3604463 | B | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to 13-1623829 | C | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | 2020 |
| For Autistic Kids Foundation 32-0005171 | B | Glenview, IL | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| Am Shalom 23-7201901 | B | Glencoe, IL | 1 | $500 | 2019 |
| Camp of Dreams 20-1384908 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | 2019 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 61 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | See Attached Chicago, IL | U | $108,500 | paid | SEE ATTACHED | 202521009349101207 |
| 2023 | See Attached Chicago, IL | U | $111,750 | paid | SEE ATTACHED | 202441279349101209 |
| 2022 | See Attached Chicago, IL | U | $88,000 | paid | SEE ATTACHED | 202311319349102286 |
| 2021 | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | PEDIATRIC CARE | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | CANCER RESEARCH | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Ronald Mc Donald House Charities Oak Brook, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BEING CARED FOR AT AREA HOSPITALS | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Paws of Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $5,000 | paid | LIFE SAVING SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PETS | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | U | $5,000 | paid | UNITED STATES OFFICIAL MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | U | $2,500 | paid | FINDING CURES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATENTING DISEASES | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | D | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORTS GRANTING WISHES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | U | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT AND PREVENT CHILDHOOD HUNGER. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Special Oympics Washington, DC | D | $2,000 | paid | POMOTES SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE EQUALITY OF PEOPLE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH SPORT. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Planned Parenthood New York, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | PROMOTE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Toys for Tots Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | HELPS MAKE CHRISTMAS WISHES COME TRUE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | Luminarts Cultural Foundation Chicago, IL | U | $1,000 | paid | CULTIVATES CHICAGO'S ARTS COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING EXEMPLARY YOUNG ARTISTS. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2021 | For Autistic Kids Foundation Glenview, IL | B | $500 | paid | BRODEN PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF AUTISM. | 202241549349100319 |
| 2020 | Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | D | $15,000 | paid | CANCER RESEARCH | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | PEDIATRIC CARE | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | FUNDING TO SUPPORT MATH PROGRAM | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Ronald Mc Donald House Charities Oak Brook, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BEING CARED FOR AT AREA HOSPITALS | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Feed Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | TO FEED THE NEEDY | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Paws of Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $5,000 | paid | LIFE SAVING SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PETS | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | D | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORTS GRANTING WISHES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | U | $2,500 | paid | UNITED STATES OFFICIAL MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST. | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE NEEDY. | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | U | $2,500 | paid | FINDING CURES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATENTING DISEASES | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | SHIFT FUND TO HELP THE HOMELESS | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Toys for Tots Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | HELPS MAKE CHRISTMAS WISHES COME TRUE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | Planned Parenthood New York, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | PROMOTE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. | 202132379349100013 |
| 2020 | American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to New York, NY | C | $500 | paid | PREVENTION OF THE CRUELTY OF ANIMALS | 202132379349100013 |
| 2019 | Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | FUNDING TO SUPPORT MATH PROGRAM | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | D | $15,000 | paid | CANCER RESEARCH | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica Chicago, IL | U | $15,000 | paid | PEDIATRIC CARE | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Ronald Mc Donald House Charities Oak Brook, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BEING CARED FOR AT AREA HOSPITALS | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | U | $5,000 | paid | UNITED STATES OFFICIAL MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Paws of Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $5,000 | paid | LIFE SAVING SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PETS | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | D | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORTS GRANTING WISHES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMMING, THOUGH-PROVOKING PUBLIC ART, AND INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND BEYOND. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Special Olympics Washington, DC | C | $1,100 | paid | PROVIDES YEAR ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE NEEDY. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Toys for Tots Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | HELPS MAKE CHRISTMAS WISHES COME TRUE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | PROVIDE GUIDE AND SERVICE DOGS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | B | $500 | paid | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Luminarts Cultural Foundation Chicago, IL | U | $500 | paid | CULTIVATES CHICAGO'S ARTS COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING EXEMPLARY YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH COMPETITICE PROGRAMS THAT OFFER FINANCIAL AWARDS, ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITES AND MENTORING. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Camp of Dreams Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | PROVIDES CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS CURRICULUM | 202022209349100507 |
| 2019 | Planned Parenthood New York, NY | C | $500 | paid | PROMOTE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. | 202022209349100507 |
| 2018 | Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | D | $20,015 | paid | CANCER RESEARCH | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Ronald Mc Donald House Charities Oak Brook, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BEING CARED FOR AT AREA HOSPITALS | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | PEDIATRIC CARE | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Francis W Parker School Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | FUNDING TO SUPPORT MATH PROGRAM | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Paws of Chicago Chicago, IL | D | $5,000 | paid | LIFE SAVING SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PETS | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Illinois Holocaust Museum Skokie, IL | U | $2,500 | paid | ILLINOIS OFFICIAL MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | D | $2,500 | paid | SUPPORTS GRANTING WISHES FOR CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | U | $2,500 | paid | UNITED STATES OFFICIAL MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Toys for Tots Des Moines, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | HELPS MAKE CHRISTMAS WISHES COME TRUE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE UNPARALLELED PROGRAMS TO HELP MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THOSE LIVING WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Special Olympics Washington, DC | C | $1,000 | paid | PROVIDES YEAR ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | PROVIDE GUIDE AND SERVICE DOGS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | B | $997 | paid | PROVIDES FREE PROGRAMMING, THOUGH-PROVOKING PUBLIC ART, AND INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND BEYOND. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE NEEDY. | 201941299349100424 |
| 2018 | Planned Parenthood New York, NY | C | $500 | paid | PROMOTE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. | 201941299349100424 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202521009349101207 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202441279349101209 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202311319349102286 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241549349100319 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202132379349100013 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202022209349100507 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201941299349100424 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/204177418.json.
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