Ember Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ember 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 12/2021, Ember Foundation generated $534.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $401.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Ember Foundation has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $2,881,048. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EMBER FOUNDATION EXISTS TO AID, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE THE JEWISH FAITH AND CULTURAL OBSERVANCES THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS, TORAH OUTREACH ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO DIFFERENT JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE ABOUT JEWISH FAITH, CULTURE, AND OBSERVANCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Albin President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Peter Kupferberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Feiger Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Friedland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandford Barr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Lappin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $82,133 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $452,413 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,049 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $534,546 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $95 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$298 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $534,343 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $365,500 |
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 | $4,680 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $358 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,530 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,840 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $596 |
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 | $401,622 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $226,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $651,815 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $878,147 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $878,147 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $878,147 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ember Foundation has awarded $365,500 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $295,500 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CAMP NEGEELAH | $10,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
J-LIFE OUTREACH INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Ember Foundation has recieved totaling $133,280.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | | $100,000 |
Maury And Nancy Fertig Family Foundation Deerfield, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $7,930 |
Blumberg Foundation Inc Stamford, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDPUBLIC CHARITY | $7,000 |
Fogelson Foundation Palatine, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $7,000 |
Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,750 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The First Spoke Foundation Chicago, IL | $10,124,413 | $552,668 |
Catholic Foundation For The Archdiocese Of Dubuque Cedar Rapids, IA | $127,453,113 | $10,700,862 |
Grace Brethren Investment Foundation Inc Winona Lake, IN | $110,003,022 | $4,308,354 |
St Joseph Real Estate Services Corporation Green Bay, WI | $9,099,106 | $3,700,773 |
Bible League Foundation Crete, IL | $15,182,240 | $1,097,305 |
Chicago Southwest Development Corporation Chicago, IL | $14,735,476 | $67,891 |
Religion News Foundation Columbia, MO | $2,784,139 | $2,640,609 |
Calvin B Beach Trust 01-13620 Po Box Chicago, IL | $5,695,051 | $2,192,787 |
Ancient Faith Ministries Chesterton, IN | $2,111,722 | $3,110,597 |
City On A Hill Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,825,972 | $1,822,673 |
Apostolic Christian Counseling And Family Services Inc Morton, IL | $2,415,352 | $1,859,665 |
Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation Indianapolis, IN | $15,251,442 | $10,957,782 |