MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION
Deerfield, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3927187
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2024, the foundation has disbursed a total of $299.9K across 137 grantees, focusing primarily on philanthropic initiatives within the foundations sector. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to determine their fit for funding.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$661.3K
30%
THE EMBER FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$75.3K
3%

Solomon Schechter Day School
NEWTON, MA
$63.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$180
Median 2nd year grant
$282
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG 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 MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, THE EMBER FOUNDATION, and Solomon Schechter Day School. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAURY AND NANCY FERTIG FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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