Debra And David Lorig Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing general operating support to various charitable causes. Its mission centers on supporting Jewish organizations, health charities, food banks, and community services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and health. The foundation primarily serves organizations that support the Jewish community, health-related initiatives, food security, and child welfare. While it operates mainly in Illinois, its funding also extends to select organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to medium nonprofits, especially Illinois-based community or Jewish organizations, seeking modest general operating support and with local referral or nomination pathways.
Good Fit
- • Located in Illinois or serving the Chicago area.
- • Work focused on Jewish community services, local community centers, food security, or health charities.
- • Established local relationships or referrals from community funders or intermediaries.
- • Seeking modest general operating support (typical awards are under $5,000, with occasional larger gifts).
- • Prior history of receiving or being recommended by regional federations or similar institutions.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in one state (about 89% of dollars) even though small grants appear in eight states; the footprint is primarily local to Illinois.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 32 distinct recipients and across three years the foundation funded many different organizations (with 20 returning recipients and 12 new grantees in the latest year), indicating a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees were added (12 new recipients in 2024 and 23 new in 2023), which implies the foundation does fund unfamiliar organizations, but the public process is closed—grants are made to preselected applicants—so entry likely requires nomination or local referral rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
