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Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund: 69 grants to organizations, $112,832 (tax year ended February 2026)
Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund, a private foundation in Chicago, IL, paid 69 grants to organizations totaling $112,832 in its tax year ended February 2026, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on June 29, 2026. The largest was $14,000 to Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago, IL for to further program services.
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- EIN
- 366110603
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Assets
- $2,441,875
- Grants paid
- $112,832
- Tax year ended
- February 2026
Grants paid, tax year ended February 2026
From the Form 990-PF filed June 29, 2026, IRS object ID 202601809349100310. It reported $112,832 in grants paid; 69 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Animal Care and Control | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bright Directions | Lincoln, NE | To further program services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Coalition for Homeless | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cradles To Crayons | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Give Kids the World Village | Kissimmee, FL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | To further program services | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | To further program services | Animal-related | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter | Deerfield, IL | To further program services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Felines & Canines | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alive Rescue | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To further program services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Tail at A Time | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | To further program services | $917 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Humane Society | Washington, DC | To further program services | $900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $850 | apps.irs.gov |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | To further program services | $700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | To further program services | Animal-related | $700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | To further program services | Animal-related | $700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Women's Animal Center | Bensalem, PA | To further program services | $700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Humane World for Animal | Washington, DC | To further program services | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center | Huntington, NY | To further program services | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northsore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | To further program services | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | To further program services | Animal-related | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| West Suburban Humane Society | Downers Grove, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casey To the Rescue | Ovid, NY | To further program services | $550 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bideawee | New York, NY | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Northbrook, IL | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | To further program services | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Humane Education Society | Charles Town, WV | To further program services | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Rover Pet Services LLC | Crystal Lake, IL | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Save A Pet Adoption | Grayslake, IL | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs | Sherman Oaks, CA | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | To further program services | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| World Animal Protection | New York, NY | To further program services | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alaqua Animal Rights | Freeport, FL | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Finca | Washington, DC | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hearts United for Animals | Auburn, NE | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Home for Life | Stillwater, MN | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Network for Animals | Oldsmar, FL | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws of War | Nesconset, NY | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Project K-9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Red Door Animal Shelter | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rolling Dogs Farm | Lancaster, NH | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | To further program services | Animal-related | $365 | apps.irs.gov |
| Care | Skokie, IL | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Charity Navigator | Harlan, IA | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Defenders of Animal Rights | Phoenix, MD | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | To further program services | Human services | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Animal Rescue | Shrewsbury, MA | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| K9 Lifeline Rescue | Genoa City, WI | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kindness Ranch | Hartville, WY | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Denver, CO | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pet Adoption Fund | Canoga Park, CA | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Society of St Francis Inc | Kenosha, WI | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Wolf Center | Ely, MN | To further program services | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended February 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed July 9, 2025, IRS object ID 202511909349100321. It reported $97,600 in grants paid; 65 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Cruelty Society | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $12,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bright Directions | Lincoln, NE | To further program services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Animal Care and Control | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Coalition for Homeless | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cradles To Crayons | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Give Kids the World Village | Kissimmee, FL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | To further program services | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | To further program services | Animal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter | Deerfield, IL | To further program services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alive Rescue | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | To further program services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Tail at A Time | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $850 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Humane Society | Washington, DC | To further program services | $800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | To further program services | Animal-related | $700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Save A Pet Adoption | Grayslake, IL | To further program services | $700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Care | Skokie, IL | To further program services | $650 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | To further program services | $525 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | To further program services | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs | Sherman Oaks, CA | To further program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | To further program services | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center | Huntington, NY | To further program services | $450 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bideawee | New York, NY | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Finca | Washington, DC | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Northbrook, IL | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Humane Education Society | Charles Town, WV | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pilots To the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| West Suburban Humane Society | Downers Grove, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| White Coat Waste Project | Washington, DC | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Women's Animal Center | Bensalem, PA | To further program services | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Animal Protection | New York, NY | To further program services | Animal-related | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hearts United for Animals | Auburn, NE | To further program services | Animal-related | $350 | apps.irs.gov |
| Home for Life | Stillwater, MN | To further program services | $350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ifaw | Washington, DC | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| K9 Lifeline Rescue | Genoa City, WI | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | To further program services | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Meals On Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Morris Animal Foundation | Denver, CO | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Door Animal Shelter | Chicago, IL | To further program services | Animal-related | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Red Rover Pet Services LLC | Crystal Lake, IL | To further program services | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Associated Humane Society | Newark, NJ | To further program services | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | To further program services | Animal-related | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Wolf Center | Ely, MN | To further program services | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Animal Rescue | Shrewsbury, MA | To further program services | $225 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Charity Navigator | Harlan, IA | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Last Chance for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | To further program services | Animal-related | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Network for Animals | Oldsmar, FL | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pet Adoption Fund | Canoga Park, CA | To further program services | Animal-related | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Project K-9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rise for Animals | Boston, MA | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rolling Dogs Farm | Lancaster, NH | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Society of St Francis Inc | Kenosha, WI | To further program services | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Animal-related | $51,065 |
| Environment | $10,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $8,700 |
| Education | $2,500 |
| Human services | $1,300 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $300 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $130,100 |
| Nebraska | $20,750 |
| District of Columbia | $15,875 |
| Florida | $11,000 |
| California | $7,017 |
| Utah | $7,000 |
| New York | $4,800 |
| Tennessee | $1,600 |
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Updated June 29, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.