Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3209007
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that has disbursed a total of $1.3 million in grants to 21 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Illinois, Washington D.C., and New York. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's grantmaking priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
$3.1M
30%
COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY
$1M
10%

University of Chicago
$920K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation?
Yes. Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation give?
Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY, and University of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Joseph L & Emily K Gidwitz Memorial Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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