Leonard & Diane Sherman Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4345181
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $780KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $44MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, AND THE FOUNDATION AS AUTHORIZED IN THEIR BY-LAWS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | $240K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $150K | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund - Keren Kayemeth Leisrael Inc | $140K | 2023 |
| American Society for Technion - Israel Institute for Technology | $120K | 2023 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc | $100K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: leonardfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.