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BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION

BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
14-1840613
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
14-1840613
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Bernard Heerey Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, with additional funding in California and Massachusetts. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.7M

2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
95%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$136.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$166.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$240K
N
Nathaniel I Grey
Board Member
M
Martin D Kerpel
Board Member
C
Charles E Dobrusin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $137 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY INC, COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY, and THE ARK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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