Howard & Helaine Resnick Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, religious, and educational initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the Jewish community and culture, as evidenced by its funding of various Jewish organizations and religious institutions. The foundation primarily serves causes related to health, education, and religious activities, with a notable focus on charitable disbursements. It operates mainly within Illinois, where it supports a range of local and national nonprofits, including universities and health charities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) organization seeking modest program or operating support, preferably with ties to Illinois or to Jewish, religious, education, or health causes.
Good Fit
- • Program or operating requests under roughly $10–12K (typical recent grant sizes).
- • Clear nonprofit 501(c)(3) status and concise written requests.
- • Connection to Jewish community, religious institutions, education, or health charities.
- • Local or regional presence in Illinois or a demonstrable link to the foundation’s stated interests.
Geography
Observed grants span 14 states in the latest year but remain concentrated in Illinois (about 66% of dollars), showing multi-state reach with an in-state emphasis.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 25 distinct recipients (and 15 new grantees that year), and across three years the foundation funded 22–30 different organizations annually, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Behavior shows regular turnover with a majority of recipients in recent years being new (roughly 60–67% new in 2023–2024), and a clear informal submission route exists, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
