Laser Family Foundation

EIN 81-3021065 · IL · NTEE T12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in IL, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Laser Family Foundation based in IL paid 5 grants totaling $81.8K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $3.6K to $36K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included JEWISH UNITED FUND, ERIKSON INSTITUTE, and ANSHE EMET SYNAGOGUE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$200
Giving (latest yr)
$81,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish United Fund$36,000
  • Erikson Institute$25,000
  • Anshe Emet Synagogue$10,000
  • Friends of Israeli Defense Forces$7,200
  • Chicago Cares$3,600

Where grants went

  • Illinois$74,600 · 4 grants
  • New York$7,200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Jewish United Fund
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$36,000
Erikson Institute
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$25,000
Anshe Emet Synagogue
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$10,000
Friends of Israeli Defense Forces
New York, NY
General Operating Purposes
$7,200
Chicago Cares
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$3,600

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Laser Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Laser Family Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $81.8K. Individual grants ranged from $3.6K to $36K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include JEWISH UNITED FUND, ERIKSON INSTITUTE, ANSHE EMET SYNAGOGUE, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Laser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Laser Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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