Quick Summary
Name: Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,049,927 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly available |
| Average Grant | ~$113,000 (based on 27 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: 1 N Lasalle Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60602 EIN: 141840613 Phone: Not publicly available Email: Not publicly available Website: Not publicly available
Geographic Focus
- Chicago, Illinois
- Focus on Chicago-based institutions and schools
Funding Priorities
- Education: Scholarships and fellowships for students at Chicago-based schools including Solomon Schechter Day School, Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Chicago Jewish Day School, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, De La Salle Institute, and University of Chicago
- Senior Services: Support for aged persons through Chicago-based institutions including The Selfhelp Home, CJE Senior Life, Little Sisters of the Poor, and Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
- All grants paid to Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation appears to focus exclusively on education/scholarships and senior services in Chicago.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation appears to operate through trustee discretion, selecting grantees without a formal public application portal or guidelines. Organizations interested in funding would need to contact the foundation directly.
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