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The Generations Fund at a glance

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The Generations Fund

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$138k
Granted FY2024still arriving
26
Grants FY2024still arriving
6
States reached
$35k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02Its granteesRead
03Its fieldRead
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01What it funds
0191% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2025.

Health$74kScience & Tech$71kEnvironment$63kInternational$56kCivil Rights$43kPhilanthropy$43kFood & Nutrition$36kReligion$31kOther$0
02FY2024 · 26 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 26 grants below total $109,450, the rows itemized in this filing. The $138,000 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $28,550 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k25 grants · $75k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $35k
$2,500
Median grant
6
States reached
$1.8M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
Walking Mountains Science Center$34,500
JUF General Fund (Chicago)$9,000
Phame$6,600
JUF Emergency Israel Fund (Chicago)$6,000
JUF Legal Clinic (Chicago)$6,000
World Union for Progressive Judaism New York City$5,000
Jewish Federation of Portland$5,000
New Israel Fund$5,000
Planned Parenthood of Illinois$4,000
JUF TOV Network (1/2 of a two-year Commitment) (Chicago)$2,500
Simon Wiesenthal Center, Midwest Region$2,500
Southern Poverty Law Center$2,500
Anti-Defamation League$2,500
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia-Willamette$2,500
Union for Reform Judaism New York City$2,000
02Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

84%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$406k · 36 repeat orgs$77k to everyone else

36 repeat relationships: 22 still active in FY2024, 14 since wound down; 1 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

36
26

Total granted

$406k
$76k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+22%
+31%

Still filing today

53%
38%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 99% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $900 went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24
HealthHuman ServicesArts & CultureInternationalEducationFood & NutritionOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • WM
    WALKING MOUNTAINS
    3× · 2020–2022 · $62k · revenue +45%
  • RU
    Rush University Medical Center
    3× · 2020–2022 · $34k · revenue +30%
  • OREGON FOOD BANK
    5× · 2020–2024 · $10k · revenue +7%

Funded once

  • CM
    COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
    one grant, 2021 · $10k · revenue +3%
  • J
    JUF
    one grant, 2020 · $9k
  • GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
    one grant, 2020 · $6k · revenue +17%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

03Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
American Jewish Committee

AJC's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. In pursuit of this mission, AJC advances democratic principles, fights…

Civil Rights
2
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

Juf provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance to over 500,000 chicagoans of all faiths and millions of jews in israel and around the world, funding a network of 100+ agencies,…

Philanthropy
3
National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated

The national council of jewish women is a grassroots nonpartisan organization of volunteers and advocates who strive for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families.

Community Improvement
4
Open Markets Institute

The open markets institute works to help people relearn how to use competition policy to build stronger democracies, more just and equitable societies, more innovative and sustainable economies, and a more secure and peaceful world.

Education
5
Women's Refugee Commission Inc

To improve the lives and protect the rights of women, children and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. the women's refugee commission envisions a world in which refugees are safe, healthy and reliant and seeks to drive change in…

Human Services
6
Us Middle East Project Inc

The organization's mission is to engage in non partisan analysis of u.s. foreign policy in the middle east, with special emphasis on the middle east peace process, and to present policymakers in the united states, in the region and in the…

International
7
Metropolitan Jewish Health System Inc

Mjhs health system is a charitable not-for-profit established to support the activities of affiliated organizations. mjhs is built on the core values of compassion, dignity and respect, first established by the four brooklyn ladies in…

Health
8
Jewish Community Relations Council of New York

Jcrc-ny builds relationships to advance the values, interests and security of the new york jewish community and to create a more interconnected new york for all.

Civil Rights
9
Public Health Institute

Public health institute generates and promotes research, leadership and partnerships to build capacity for strong public health policy, programs, systems and practices.

Health
10
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Federation amplifies our collective strength to make the world a better place for everyone. we assist people in need, impact chicagoans of all faiths; support israel and the jewish people worldwide; respond swiftly to crises; cultivate…

Philanthropy
11
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Committed to exceptional healthcare quality for all and actively engaged with our community, einstein drives scientific discovery and educates compassionate leaders in health and science.

Education
12
American Medical Association Foundation

The ama foundation brings together physicians and communities to improve our nation's health.

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Chicago Women's Health Center; the most unlike its peers is Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
03the grantee network

33 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 33 of the 66 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
3
Early backer (in before they grew)
33/33
Grantees still filing
27/33
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Walking Mountains Science Center: $70,750 · OtherWalking Mountains Science CenterPhame: $25,000 · OtherPhameJUF General Fund (Chicago): $18,000 · OtherJUF General Fund (Chicago)JUF Emergency Israel Fund (Chicago): $12,000 · OtherJUF Legal Clinic (Chicago): $12,000 · OtherSimon Wiesenthal Center, Midwest Region: $11,000 · Other+42 more: $177,551 · Other+42 moreWALKING MOUNTAINS: $62,000 · EducationWALKING MOUNT…CHICAGO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL: $3,000 · EducationRush University Medical Center: $33,500 · HealthRush Univer…PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE INC: $9,500 · HealthPLANNED PAR…Planned Parenthood of Illinois: $8,000 · HealthPlanned Par…+2 more: $2,000 · HealthNEW ISRAEL FUND: $25,000 · InternationalAMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE INC: $7,500 · InternationalMercy Corps: $6,000 · InternationalISRAEL EMERGENCY ALLIANCE: $2,500 · International+1 more: $900 · InternationalJewish Federation of Greater Portland: $25,000 · PhilanthropyFOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES: $8,750 · Food & NutritionGREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY: $6,000 · Food & NutritionCARE FOR REAL: $10,000 · Human ServicesMARILLAC ST VINCENT FAMILY SERVICES INC: $3,000 · Human ServicesSHALVA INC: $1,000 · Human Services
Other$326,301Education$65,000Health$53,000International$41,900Philanthropy$25,000Food & Nutrition$14,750Human Services$14,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetWALKING MOUNTAINS: $62,000 over 3y, 0.7% of budgetRush University Medical Center: $33,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetJewish Federation of Greater Portland: $25,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetNEW ISRAEL FUND: $25,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetOREGON FOOD BANK: $10,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCOLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCARE FOR REAL: $10,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetPLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE INC: $9,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetINTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS: $9,001 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetALEPH Alliance for Jewish Renewal: $9,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetFOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES: $8,750 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetRole Model Movement Inc (NFP): $8,100 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetPlanned Parenthood of Illinois: $8,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE: $7,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE INC: $7,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC: $6,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetMercy Corps: $6,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetGREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY: $6,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSISTERS OF THE ROAD INC: $6,000 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetHoward Brown Health Center: $5,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetYOUTHBUILD LAKE COUNTY INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetOREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION: $3,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCHICAGO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL: $3,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetMARILLAC ST VINCENT FAMILY SERVICES INC: $3,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetISRAEL EMERGENCY ALLIANCE: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCHICAGO WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER: $2,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetMAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE RYR-1 FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetSHALVA INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $900 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds WALKING MOUNTAINS ↗
  • Who funds Rush University Medical Center ↗
  • Who funds Jewish Federation of Greater Portland ↗
  • Who funds NEW ISRAEL FUND ↗
  • Who funds OREGON FOOD BANK ↗
  • Who funds COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds CARE FOR REAL ↗
  • Who funds PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE INC ↗
  • Who funds INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS ↗
  • Who funds ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Renewal ↗
  • Who funds FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES ↗
  • Who funds Role Model Movement Inc (NFP) ↗
  • Who funds Planned Parenthood of Illinois ↗
  • Who funds ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE ↗
  • Who funds AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE INC ↗
  • Who funds SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INC ↗
  • Who funds Mercy Corps ↗
  • Who funds GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY ↗
  • Who funds SISTERS OF THE ROAD INC ↗
  • Who funds Howard Brown Health Center ↗
  • Who funds YOUTHBUILD LAKE COUNTY INC ↗
  • Who funds OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION ↗
  • Who funds CHICAGO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Jewish Federation of …National Philanthropi…AbbVie FoundationThe Chicago Community…American Endowment Fo…Morgan Stanley Global…Vanguard Charitable E…Gs Donor Advised Phil…Charities Aid Foundat…Renaissance Charitabl…The Blackbaud Giving …Donor Advised Charita…
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ChicagoIL13.2× affinity4 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago · National Philanthropic Trust · AbbVie Foundation · The Chicago Community Trust · American Endowment Foundation · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc · Charities Aid Foundation America · Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc · The Blackbaud Giving Fund · Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.
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How do I get to The Generations Fund?

Find your warmest path to The Generations Fund through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 66 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

Possibly out of date. A more recent filing (FY2025) is on record and reports $962k of grant expense with no grantee named in the published copy. A private foundation itemizes every grant it makes, so a return carrying none has filed its list as an attachment that the public copy does not include. The figures above are therefore from FY2024, the most recent year this funder’s grantee list reached the public record.

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