Private foundation · Arlington Heights, IL
George M Eisenberg Foundation
Typical grant size
$3K – $5K – $8K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
183
Repeat grantees
110
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAPRIL 30TH OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING FOR THE NEXT CALENDAR YEAR
ContactGEORGE M EISENBERG FOUNATION CHARIT · 8479810545
MaterialsNO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED. SUBMIT LETTER SUMMARIZING REQUEST AND CONTANING LEGAL NAME OF ORGANIZATION ALONG WITH FOLLOWING: IRS DETERMINATION LETTER SUMMARY OF SPECIFIED PROJECT OR NEED HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION INTENDED USE OF FUNDS LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LATEST CERTIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDING DETAIL OF GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXENSES, LIST NAMES, TITLE AND AMOUNTS OF FIVE HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS, FUND RAISING EXPENSES AND PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE ONLY APPROVED FOR 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
James Marousis
TREASURER
$104K
Thomas Speslberg Jr
SECRETARY
$50K
Dean Marousis
PRESIDENT
$50K
Erin O'brien-cahill
VICE PRESIDENT
$50K
Sofia Bishop
DIRECTOR
$50K
Katie Owens
DIRECTOR
$50K
Nancy Jourdan
DIRECTOR
$50K
Nancy Speslberg
PRESIDENT
$50K
James K Marousis
Treasurer
$71K
Nancy T Spelsberg
Director
$28K
Thomas C Spelsberg Jr
Vice President/Secretary
$28K
Erin K O'brien-cahill
Director
$28K
Dean J Marousis
Director
$28K
Sofia M Bishop
Assistant Treasurer
$28K
Dr Thomas C Spelsberg
Director
$19K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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808
Total grants awarded
$22.4M
Total amount
$28K
Average grant
$3.8M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.