Libman Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting religious and community initiatives, particularly within the Jewish community. Its mission appears to center on providing funding for religious purposes and general support for various charitable organizations. The foundation primarily serves Jewish organizations, healthcare institutions, and arts and culture nonprofits, indicating a commitment to enhancing community welfare and cultural enrichment. Its grantmaking reflects a strong emphasis on religious causes, with significant contributions to Jewish centers and related organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized Jewish faith-based organizations (for example Chabad centers, Hillel chapters) with a demonstrated connection or referral to the board, particularly those in Illinois or with ties to the foundation’s known network.
Good Fit
- • A religious or Jewish community mission (Chabad, Hillel, synagogue programming).
- • Program or project ties to Illinois (especially Champaign/Chicago) or an existing relationship/referral to a director.
- • Requests for modest operating support or program grants that match prior award sizes.
- • A prior relationship, invitation, or endorsement from a current grantee or director-level contact.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year span six states (multi-state footprint), though dollars were heavily concentrated in Illinois.
Recipient Variety
Thirteen distinct recipients were funded in 2024 (with 10 new that year), showing a meaningful number of independent grantees, but most awards support Jewish religious organizations which narrows thematic variety.
New Applicants
The foundation’s records indicate it funds only preselected organizations and there is no public application or contact route; although many new recipients appeared in 2024, those additions appear to be selected rather than the result of an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
