Ember Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 20-8674232
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $400KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE EMBER FOUNDATION EXISTS TO AID, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE THE JEWISH FAITH AND CULTURAL OBSERVANCES THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS, TORAH OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Torah Out-Reach Assistance Hub | $280K | 2024 |
| Project 613 | $75K | 2024 |
| Agudath Israel of Illinois | $7K | 2024 |
| Jem | $7K | 2024 |
| Jewish Education Team | $7K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.theemberfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.