Private foundation · EIN 36-6152744

Kovler Family Foundation

Accepts applications

Chicago, IL

Home › Illinois › Kovler Family Foundation

Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503159349102830
Total assets (EOY)$34,557,578
Grants paid$5,611,710
Typical (median) grant$3,000
Grants listed191
Giving in home state (IL)43%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K116
$5K–$25K54
$25K–$100K12
$100K+9

Smallest $200 · Largest $2,008,149

Geographic focus

IL
43%
CA
43%
NY
7%
DC
2%
MA
2%
PA
1%
OH
1%
MD
0%

Common purposes

achievingexemptvariousdoneeorganizationswelfareeducationmedicalculturalcivicchildrenreligiousdonatedsharesberkshire

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$5,847,949$35,325,473193
2024$5,611,710$34,557,578191

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactKovler Family Foundation
Address875 N Michigan Ave Suite 3400, Chicago, IL, 606111958
Phone3126645050
Form & materialsIt is recommended that a 1 to 2 page written proposal and a copy of your determination letter be submitted.No Specific Form Required.
DeadlinesBy Mid - November to be considered for the current year.
RestrictionsNo Restrictions. Typical Grant Awarded is between $1,000 - $5,000

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CAMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.Donated 2 shares of Berkshire Hathaway$2,008,149
The University Of ChicagoChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$770,223
Chicago Parks FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$400,000
Pcd FoundationRochester, NYMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$353,333
Jewish United Fund Of Metro ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$281,000
Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CAMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$220,000
Invest For Kids IncChicago, ILChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$175,000
American Israel Education FoundatioWashington, DCEducation-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$100,000
Teach For AmericaBoston, MAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$100,000
Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumHighland Park, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$55,500
Joffrey BalletChicago, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$50,000
Museum Of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$50,000
Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$50,000
Northwestern Mem Hospital-Kovler CeChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$50,000
Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$40,000
Dragonfly Foundation ChicagoCincinnati, OHChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$30,000
Imerman AngelsChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$30,000
Alex'S Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PAChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$28,000
Francis W Parker SchoolChicago, ILEducation-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$26,000
Art Institute Of ChicagoChicago, ILCultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$25,000
Lynn Sage Cancer Research FoundatioChicago, ILMedical-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$25,000
Make A Wish FoundationChicago, ILChildren's Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$20,000
Anti-Defamation LeagueChicago, ILGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$20,000
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$20,000
International Community FoundationNational City, CAGeneral Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations.$20,000
Want an alert when this foundation opens to applications? Saved lists, alerts and CSV exports are coming in Premium.Join the Premium waitlist