Bls Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4420871
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $890KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND VITAL HUMAN AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED IN ITS BY-LAWS AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Ark | $180K | 2023 |
| American Friends of Natal-Israel Trauma Center | $75K | 2023 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | $75K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | $75K | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund | $45K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.