AI Summary
The Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $97.6K allocated across 106 grantees in 2025, this funder does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Anti-Cruelty Society
Chicago, IL
$84K
10%
SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY
Chicago, IL
$72.5K
9%
Francis W Parker School
Chicago, IL
$70.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$300
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND?
No. SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND give?
SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Nebraska. 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 SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND 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 SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND make each year?
In 2025, SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $98 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND fund recently?
In 2025, SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include The Anti-Cruelty Society, SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY, and Francis W Parker School. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND?
SUSAN & JEROME ETTELSON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.