Bls Family Foundation
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $449.4k
- Investments
- $3.2m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 11/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-4420871
Organization Overview
Bls Family Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bls Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Bls Family Foundation generated $449.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $391.3k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Bls Family Foundation has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $1,789,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND VITAL HUMAN AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED IN ITS BY-LAWS AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OF WHICH MEET THE GUIDELINES OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE FOUNDATION AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO. ALL OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David S Rosen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Ellen Carmell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Bonnie Lovitt President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
James A Pinkston Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Peter Chiswick Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Rose Jagust Assistant Secretary | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,416 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $198,416 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $198,416 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,974 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $246,965 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $449,355 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $375,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,910 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,413 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $391,346 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,150,774 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,150,774 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,910 |
| Grants payable | $20,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $287,500 |
| Total liabilities | $311,410 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,839,364 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,150,774 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bls Family Foundation has awarded $367,500 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO PURPOSE: Ukraine Relief Fund | $90,000 |
THE ARK PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $80,000 |
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN NEEDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS PURPOSE: $25,000 for general support for the READI Program; $10,000 for the READI for Reentry Program | $35,000 |
INSTITUTE FOR NON-VIOLENCE CHICAGO PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $32,500 |
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - CHICAGO PURPOSE: $25,000 for General Operating Support; $5,000 for Program Manager salary | $30,000 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL - ISRAEL TRAUMA CENTER PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $35,000 |