Quick Summary
Name: Carylon Foundation (also known as Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,214,500 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Approximately $18,100 (based on 67 awards in 2024) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Based in Chicago, IL 60657 No public website, email, or phone number available
Geographic Focus
- Primarily Chicago, IL area
- Some grants to national Jewish organizations
Funding Priorities
- Jewish agencies and temples
- American Friends of Alyn Hospital (major recipient)
- Arts and culture organizations
- Education
- Health institutions (including Rush University)
- Human services
What They Don't Fund
Not publicly disclosed. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
Application Method
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. This is a private family foundation that makes grants through trustee discretion. According to grant databases, they may be open to introductory materials, but have a stated policy of not accepting unsolicited requests.
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