CHERN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Chern Family Foundation funds programs focused on autism awareness and education, community development in Chicago, and Jewish educational initiatives, primarily supporting organizations in Illinois.
CHERN FAMILY FOUNDATION has 54 grants on file funding 29 organizations. Giving decreased from $1,142,760 in 2024 to $1,110,337 in 2025. Reported assets: $843,796.
Total Assets
$843,796
Grants (Last Year)
$1,110,337
Total Grants on File
54
Recipients Funded
29
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,110,337 | 15 | $74,022 |
| 2024 | $1,142,760 | 11 | $103,887 |
| 2023 | $343,284 | 11 | $31,208 |
| 2022 | $493,011 | 12 | $41,084 |
| 2021 | $570,000 | 5 | $114,000 |
Top Grant Recipients
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Showing top 10 of 54 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 5 filing years)
ALLEN SHULMAN
DIRECTOR
LAURA CHERN
SECRETARY/TREASURER
ERIC CHERN
PRESIDENT
IRS Filing History
CHERN FAMILY FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 5 years, spanning 2021 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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