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Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation: 116 grants to organizations, $68,000 (tax year ended November 2025)

Meyer and Raena Hammerman Foundation, a private foundation in Chicago, IL, paid 116 grants to organizations totaling $68,000 in its tax year ended November 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on March 24, 2026. The largest was $3,834 to Foundation Fighting Blindness in Columbia, MD for operating programs.

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EIN
366085373
Based in
Chicago, IL
Assets
$757,297
Grants paid
$68,000
Tax year ended
November 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended November 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed March 24, 2026, IRS object ID 202630839349100428. It reported $68,000 in grants paid; 116 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MDOperating programsMedical research$3,834apps.irs.gov
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$3,000apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILOperating programsHealth care$3,000apps.irs.gov
Penny Possible FoundationNorthbrook, ILOperating programs$2,833apps.irs.gov
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILOperating programsFood, agriculture and nutrition$2,166apps.irs.gov
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILOperating programsFood, agriculture and nutrition$1,689apps.irs.gov
AmericaresStamford, CTOperating programs$1,667apps.irs.gov
Harvard Club of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programs$1,500apps.irs.gov
Cancer Research FoundationChicago, ILOperating programsMedical research$1,000apps.irs.gov
Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Conservation FundArlington, VAOperating programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Death With Dignity National CenterPortland, OROperating programsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NYOperating programsMedical research$1,000apps.irs.gov
HiasWashington, DCOperating programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Institute for the Study of Ancient CulturesChicago, ILOperating programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Just Detention InternationalLos Angeles, CAOperating programsCrime and legal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Project On Government OversightWashington, DCOperating programsPublic and societal benefit$1,000apps.irs.gov
World Central KitchenWashington, DCOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$1,000apps.irs.gov
Wetlands InitiativeChicago, ILOperating programsEnvironment$950apps.irs.gov
Advance IllinoisChicago, ILOperating programs$900apps.irs.gov
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILOperating programs$900apps.irs.gov
Khan AcademyMountain View, CAOperating programsEducation$900apps.irs.gov
MentorBoston, MAOperating programs$900apps.irs.gov
Build IncChicago, ILOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Doctor's Without BordersHagerstown, MDOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DCOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Niu FoundationDekalb, ILOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILOperating programsRecreation and sports$850apps.irs.gov
Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CAOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Human Rights FirstNew York, NYOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$750apps.irs.gov
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressWashington, DCOperating programs$750apps.irs.gov
University of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WIOperating programs$750apps.irs.gov
Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NYOperating programsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$675apps.irs.gov
National Council On AgingArlington, VAOperating programs$675apps.irs.gov
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$650apps.irs.gov
WTTW Public TelevisionChicago, ILOperating programs$620apps.irs.gov
Aclu FoundationNew York, NYOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
American Library AssociationChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Block Club ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Center for Disaster PhilanthropyWashington, DCOperating programsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$500apps.irs.gov
Chicago History MuseumChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Chicago Opera TheaterChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Chicagoland Habitat for HumanityChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
CinemachicagoChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCOperating programsPublic and societal benefit$500apps.irs.gov
Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALOperating programsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Finca InternationalWashington, DCOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$500apps.irs.gov
Hawaiian Steel Guitar AssociationManteca, CAOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Lawyers for the Creative ArtsChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCOperating programsEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsAnimal-related$500apps.irs.gov
PropublicaNew York, NYOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Puppies Behind BarsNew York, NYOperating programsHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
The Blue CardNew York, NYOperating programsHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
U of M Nuclear Engineering & Radiology SciencesAnn Arbor, MIOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
WDCB Public RadioGlen Ellyn, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
WFMT Public RadioChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NYOperating programsEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Diabetes Action Research and Education FoundationBethesda, MDOperating programsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$420apps.irs.gov
American Bird ConservancyThe Plains, VAOperating programs$400apps.irs.gov
Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, ILOperating programs$400apps.irs.gov
Haymarket Opera CompanyChicago, ILOperating programs$400apps.irs.gov
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$365apps.irs.gov
The ArkNorthbrook, ILOperating programs$350apps.irs.gov
Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NYOperating programs$335apps.irs.gov
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYOperating programsHuman services$335apps.irs.gov
Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLa Jolla, CAOperating programsScience and technology$335apps.irs.gov
ShalvaChicago, ILOperating programsHuman services$335apps.irs.gov
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$320apps.irs.gov
Charity NavigatorBoone, IAOperating programs$300apps.irs.gov
Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILOperating programs$300apps.irs.gov
Morton ArboretumLisle, ILOperating programsEnvironment$290apps.irs.gov
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILOperating programs$282apps.irs.gov
Access Contemporary MusicChicago, ILOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
American Humanist AssociationWashington, DCOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Blind Service AssociationChicago, ILOperating programsHuman services$250apps.irs.gov
Electronic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CAOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
HadassahNew York, NYOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Injustice WatchChicago, ILOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Internet ArchiveSan Francisco, CAOperating programsHuman services$250apps.irs.gov
National Center for Learning DisabilitiesWashington, DCOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Ort America IncNew York, NYOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNOperating programsHealth care$250apps.irs.gov
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
University of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$250apps.irs.gov
Field MuseumChicago, ILOperating programs$210apps.irs.gov
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAOperating programsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$200apps.irs.gov
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDOperating programsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$165apps.irs.gov
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustErlanger, KYOperating programsPublic and societal benefit$165apps.irs.gov
Grant Park Music FestivalChicago, ILOperating programs$150apps.irs.gov
Life After HateMilwaukee, WIOperating programs$150apps.irs.gov
The Frick CollectionNew York, NYOperating programs$150apps.irs.gov
Third Coast PercussionChicago, ILOperating programs$150apps.irs.gov
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education CenterSkokie, ILOperating programs$144apps.irs.gov
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyBoone, INOperating programs$120apps.irs.gov
American Birding Association IncColorado Springs, COOperating programsAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Artists Book HouseChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Arts Alliance Illinois FoundationChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Chicago Ornithological SocietyChicago, ILOperating programsAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Evanston Roundtable Media NFPEvanston, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Institute for Shipboard EducationDallas, TXOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Landmarks IllinoisChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Museum of Contemporary PhotographyChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Opera AmericaNew York, NYOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$100apps.irs.gov
Xerces Society for Invertebrate ConservationWashington, DCOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILOperating programs$95apps.irs.gov
Driehaus MuseumChicago, ILOperating programs$75apps.irs.gov
George Eastman House (national)Rochester, NYOperating programs$70apps.irs.gov
International Museum of Surgical ScienceChicago, ILOperating programs$65apps.irs.gov
LampoChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$65apps.irs.gov
Glessner House MuseumChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$60apps.irs.gov
Camp Nicolet Foundation IncEagle River, WIOperating programsEducation$50apps.irs.gov
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIOperating programsAnimal-related$40apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended November 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed March 18, 2025, IRS object ID 202530779349100908. It reported $67,500 in grants paid; 129 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$3,220apps.irs.gov
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILOperating programsHealth care$3,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MDOperating programsMedical research$2,813apps.irs.gov
Penny Possible FoundationNorthbrook, ILOperating programs$2,812apps.irs.gov
Harvard Club of ChicagoDallas, TXOperating programs$2,001apps.irs.gov
Wetlands InitiativeChicago, ILOperating programsEnvironment$1,150apps.irs.gov
AmericaresStamford, CTOperating programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Conservation FundArlington, VAOperating programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hearing Health FoundationNew York, NYOperating programsMedical research$1,000apps.irs.gov
HiasSilver Spring, MDOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$1,000apps.irs.gov
Just Detention InternationalLos Angeles, CAOperating programsCrime and legal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Project On Government OversightWashington, DCOperating programsPublic and societal benefit$1,000apps.irs.gov
World Central KitchenWashington, DCOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$1,000apps.irs.gov
Advance IllinoisChicago, ILOperating programs$900apps.irs.gov
Charity WaterFranklin, TNOperating programs$900apps.irs.gov
Khan AcademyMountain View, CAOperating programsEducation$900apps.irs.gov
MentorChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$900apps.irs.gov
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILOperating programsFood, agriculture and nutrition$900apps.irs.gov
Build IncChicago, ILOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILOperating programsFood, agriculture and nutrition$850apps.irs.gov
Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceSan Francisco, CAOperating programsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$850apps.irs.gov
Niu FoundationDekalb, ILOperating programs$850apps.irs.gov
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILOperating programsRecreation and sports$850apps.irs.gov
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAOperating programsEnvironment$850apps.irs.gov
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILOperating programs$800apps.irs.gov
WDCB Public RadioGlen Ellyn, ILOperating programs$800apps.irs.gov
Puppies Behind BarsNew York, NYOperating programsHuman services$785apps.irs.gov
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIOperating programsEducation$750apps.irs.gov
Chicago Coalition To End HomelessnessChicago, ILOperating programsHousing and shelter$685apps.irs.gov
Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NYOperating programsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$675apps.irs.gov
National Council On AgingArlington, VAOperating programs$675apps.irs.gov
WFMT Public RadioChicago, ILOperating programs$600apps.irs.gov
Human Rights FirstNew York, NYOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$590apps.irs.gov
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILOperating programsFood, agriculture and nutrition$550apps.irs.gov
Aclu FoundationChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
American Library AssociationChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$500apps.irs.gov
As Good As GoldMcHenry, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Block Club ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Center for Disaster PhilanthropyWashington, DCOperating programsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$500apps.irs.gov
Chicago History MuseumChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
CinemachicagoChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCOperating programsPublic and societal benefit$500apps.irs.gov
Environmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALOperating programsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Finca InternationalWashington, DCOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$500apps.irs.gov
Habitat for HumanityWaukegan, ILOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Hawaiian Steel Guitar AssociationManteca, CAOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DCOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Lawyers for the Creative ArtsChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCOperating programsEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsAnimal-related$500apps.irs.gov
PropublicaNew York, NYOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressWashington, DCOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
U of M Nuclear Engineering & Radiology SciencesAnn Arbor, MIOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NYOperating programsEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CAOperating programs$500apps.irs.gov
Diabetes Action Research and Education FoundationBethesda, MDOperating programsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$420apps.irs.gov
American Bird ConservancyMarshall, VAOperating programsAnimal-related$400apps.irs.gov
Chicago Opera TheaterChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$400apps.irs.gov
Haymarket Opera CompanyChicago, ILOperating programs$400apps.irs.gov
The Blue CardNew York, NYOperating programsHuman services$400apps.irs.gov
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$375apps.irs.gov
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$365apps.irs.gov
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$350apps.irs.gov
The ArkChicago, ILOperating programsHuman services$350apps.irs.gov
Blind Service AssociationChicago, ILOperating programsHuman services$335apps.irs.gov
Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NYOperating programs$335apps.irs.gov
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYOperating programsHuman services$335apps.irs.gov
Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLa Jolla, CAOperating programsScience and technology$335apps.irs.gov
ShalvaChicago, ILOperating programsHuman services$335apps.irs.gov
Charity NavigatorSaddle Brook, NJOperating programs$300apps.irs.gov
Chicago Architecture FoundationChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$300apps.irs.gov
Death With Dignity National CenterPortland, OROperating programsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$300apps.irs.gov
African Parks Foundation of AmericaWashington, DCOperating programsRecreation and sports$285apps.irs.gov
Metropolitan Family ServicesChicago, ILOperating programsHuman services$285apps.irs.gov
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCOperating programsEnvironment$285apps.irs.gov
Start EarlyChicago, ILOperating programs$285apps.irs.gov
World Resources InstituteWashington, DCOperating programsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$285apps.irs.gov
Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WAOperating programsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$280apps.irs.gov
The Richard H Driehaus MuseumChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$280apps.irs.gov
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILOperating programs$270apps.irs.gov
Field MuseumChicago, ILOperating programs$265apps.irs.gov
Accessible Contemporary MusicChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
American Humanist AssociationWashington, DCOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Electronic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CAOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
HadassahNew York, NYOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Hawaii Institute for Music Enrichment and Learning Experiences IncKailua, HIOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Injustice WatchChicago, ILOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Internet ArchiveSan Francisco, CAOperating programsHuman services$250apps.irs.gov
National Center for Learning DisabilitiesWashington, DCOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
Ort America IncNew York, NYOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCOperating programs$250apps.irs.gov
University of ChicagoChicago, ILOperating programsEducation$250apps.irs.gov
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$235apps.irs.gov
WTTW Public TelevisionChicago, ILOperating programs$210apps.irs.gov
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAOperating programsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$200apps.irs.gov
Third Coast PercussionChicago, ILOperating programs$200apps.irs.gov
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDOperating programsDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$165apps.irs.gov
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustErlanger, KYOperating programsPublic and societal benefit$165apps.irs.gov
Life After HateBrookfield, WIOperating programsCivil rights, social action and advocacy$150apps.irs.gov
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education CenterSkokie, ILOperating programs$144apps.irs.gov
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYOperating programs$120apps.irs.gov
American Birding AssociationColorado Springs, COOperating programsAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Artists Book HouseChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Arts Alliance Illinois FoundationChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Chicago Ornithological SocietyChicago, ILOperating programsAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Evanston RoundtableEvanston, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Goodman TheaterChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Grant Park Music FestivalChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Institute for Shipboard EducationFort Collins, COOperating programsEducation$100apps.irs.gov
Institute for the Study of Ancient CulturesChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Landmarks IllinoisChicago, CAOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Museum of Contemporary PhotographyChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Opera AmericaNew York, NYOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$100apps.irs.gov
RaviniaChicago, ILOperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Steppenwolf Theater CompanyChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$100apps.irs.gov
Xerces Society for Invertebrate ConservationPortland, OROperating programs$100apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILOperating programs$95apps.irs.gov
George Eastman HouseRochester, NYOperating programs$70apps.irs.gov
International Museum of Surgical ScienceChicago, ILOperating programs$65apps.irs.gov
Glessner House MuseumChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$60apps.irs.gov
LampoChicago, ILOperating programsArts, culture and humanities$60apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Museum of the American IndianEvanston, ILOperating programs$60apps.irs.gov
Camp Nicolet Foundation IncEagle River, WIOperating programsEducation$50apps.irs.gov
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WIOperating programsAnimal-related$40apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Illinois$68,000
District of Columbia$15,055
New York$13,175
California$9,995
Maryland$9,667
Virginia$4,550
Wisconsin$2,710
Connecticut$2,667

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