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FundersILJoseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation › 2021

Grants paid by Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation, tax year 2021

EIN 23-7028857 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV

In tax year 2021, Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation (EIN 23-7028857) reported 138 grants paid totaling $4,002,700. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

202020212022202320242025

Every grant, 2021

Grants reported by Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation for tax year 2021
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2021Timeline Theatre Chicago, ILD$260,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021National Public Housing Museum Chicago, ILC$205,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation Chicago, ILU$200,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Battle Discretionary Chicago, ILU$200,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Friends of Elnet Chicago, ILC$150,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Albany Park Theater Project Chicago, ILC$130,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Reader Institute for Community Journalism Chicago, ILC$100,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Brighter Futures for Phillips Chicago, ILD$100,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Kings Care Foundation Chicago, ILU$100,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Imagine Englewood If Chicago, ILD$95,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Echoes of Hope Chicago, ILU$75,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021People's Music School Chicago, ILC$75,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Jewish United Fund Chicago, ILU$75,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Lurie Cancer Center Melissa Simon Discretionary Chicago, ILU$70,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Lakeview Pantry Chicago, ILU$70,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Congregation Or Ami Chicago, ILU$60,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Heritage Retreats Chicago, ILD$55,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Greater Englewood Chamber Foundation Chicago, ILD$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Communityhealth Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Erikson Institute Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Library Foundation of Los Angeles Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Save the West Foundation Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Wttw Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Girls 4 Science Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Connections for the Homeless Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Ignite Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Boulevard Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness & Research Chicago, ILU$40,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Hopes for Kids Chicago, ILU$35,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Equal Hope Chicago, ILC$35,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Unity Parenting Ujima Village Chicago, ILU$32,700paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Growing Home Inc Chicago, ILC$30,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Night Ministry Chicago, ILC$30,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Collaboraction Theater Chicago, ILU$28,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Ladies of Virtue Chicago, ILD$27,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Streetwise Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Torture Justice Center Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Better Government Association Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Notre Dame High School Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021High Tech la Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Change Illinois Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Urban Growers Collective Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Public Media Chicago, ILB$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Covenant House Illinois Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Injustice Watch Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Jewish Council On Urban Affairs Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Spertus Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Dovetail Project Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Westside Food Bank Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Inspiration Corporation Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Lookingglass Theatre Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chabad of Calabasas Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Young Chicago Authors Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Safe Place for Youth Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Kingdom Avenue Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021New Leash On Life Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021After School Matters Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Mother Jones Foundation for National Progress Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Figueroa-Wu Family Foundation Pilsen Food Bank Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Cje Seniorlife Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Hydrocephalus Association Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Storycatchers Theatre Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021The Inner Voice Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Justinian Society of Lawyers Endowment Fund Chicago, ILC$20,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Near South Planning Board Printer's Row Lit Fest Chicago, ILD$16,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Youth Guidance Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Roger Baldwin Foundation of the Aclu Chicago, ILD$15,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Survivors Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Montessori School of Englewood Chicago, ILU$15,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Crossroads Fund Chicago Independent Media Alliance Chicago, ILU$15,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Association for Professional Dog Trainers Foundation Chicago, ILU$15,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Reader Institute for Community Journalism Chicago, ILC$12,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Block Club Chicago Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Help Initiative Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Furniture Bank Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Infant Welfare Society of Evanston Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute Chicago, ILU$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Facing Forward to End Homelessness Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Shalva Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021National Medical Fellowships Chicago, ILU$8,250paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago, ILC$7,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Cara Chicago Chicago, ILD$7,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Chicago, ILD$7,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, ILC$7,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Resident Association of Greater Englewood Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Dr Martin Luther King Jr Academy of Social Justice Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Pro Publica Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Tutoring Chicago Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Mapscorps Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Wbez Chicago Public Media Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021La Casa Norte Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Family Focus Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Home Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Moran Center for Youth Advocacy Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021League of Chicago Theaters Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021The Connection Center Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Equal Justice Initiative Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, ILD$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Joffrey Ballet Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Youth Centers Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Think Outside Da Block Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Gray Matter Experience Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Start Early Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Black Girl White Coat Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Northern Illinois Food Bank Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Sitstayread Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Red Line Service Institute Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Food Policy Action Council - Chifresh Kitchenchicago Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Invisible Institute Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Dusable Museum Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Uptown People's Law Center Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Old St Patrick's Church - Catholic Bishop of Chicago Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Health & Medicine Policy Research Group Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Old Town School of Folk Music Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Restore Justice Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
202169th Street Block Club Garden Chicago, ILU$3,100paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Illinois Humanities Chicago, ILU$3,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Facial Pain Research Foundation Chicago, ILU$2,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Council On Science & Technology Chicago, ILD$2,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Open Books Chicago, ILD$2,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Forefront Chicago, ILC$2,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Chicago Women in Philanthropy Chicago, ILC$1,750paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Dream On Education Chicago, ILU$1,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Rush University Chicago, ILU$1,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021House of the Good Shepherd Chicago, ILC$1,500paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Friends of the Parks Chicago, ILC$1,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Above and Beyond Family Recovery Chicago, ILD$1,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Southern Poverty Law Center Chicago, ILU$1,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Hadassah Chicago-North Shore Chicago, ILU$1,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021South Side Weekly (experimental Station) Chicago, ILU$1,000paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Northwestern Lurie Cancer Walk Chicago, ILU$350paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906
2021Charitywatch Chicago, ILU$50paidGENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION202211369349101906

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.

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