The Robert Gluck Family Foundation concentrates its giving on Chicago-area Orthodox Jewish institutions and communal services, prioritizing synagogue support, yeshiva education, and local Jewish charity. Grants are large and targeted rather than broad-based, often made repeatedly to the same core institutions that serve religious, educational, and charitable needs in the Jewish community.
Concentrated, locally focused giving: a small number of relatively large grants, multiple repeat awards to the same core grantees rather than many one-off gifts.
Notable grantees: Congregation Agudath Israel, Agudath Israel of Illinois, Chicago Chesed Fund, Telshe Yeshiva
A single $285,000 grant to Congregation Agudath Israel anchors the Robert Gluck Family Foundation’s recent giving and points to a funder that concentrates on Orthodox Jewish communal life rather than broad thematic programming. Across the latest grants list, the foundation supports synagogues, yeshiva education, Jewish day learning, and local chesed organizations, with most recipients in Chicago and nearby Illinois communities. Its pattern is practical and institution-focused: grants go to organizations that serve religious, educational, and charitable needs within the Orthodox Jewish community. The foundation’s support for Agudath Israel of Illinois, Chicago Chesed Fund, and several Chicago schools and yeshivas shows a consistent preference for organizations embedded in community infrastructure. In the recent record, the foundation funded both advocacy and umbrella work through Agudath Israel of Illinois and direct service through Chicago Chesed Fund, while also backing schools such as Telshe Yeshiva, Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, Bais Yachov High School, Yeshiva Tiferes Tzvi, Yeshiva Ohr Boruch, and Yeshiva Eitz Chaim. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on Orthodox Jewish institutions that combine education, religious life, and communal support.
In synagogue support, the foundation made a $285,000 grant to Congregation Agudath Israel for non-specific purposes, and it gave another $35,000 to the same congregation in 2023. That repeated support suggests a sustained relationship with a key Orthodox institution. For communal and advocacy work, it awarded $84,000 to Agudath Israel of Illinois in 2024 and $25,000 in 2023. It also gave $61,800 to Chicago Chesed Fund in 2024 and $10,000 the year before, indicating attention to local social support alongside umbrella advocacy. Education is another clear area. Recent school grants include $40,000 to Telshe Yeshiva, $15,000 to Bais Yachov High School, $15,000 to Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, and $10,000 grants to Yeshiva Tiferes Tzvi, Yeshiva Ohr Boruch, and Yeshiva Eitz Chaim.
Typical awards sit in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $12,500, and the 75th percentile is $36,250. The recent record also includes a large outlier at $285,000, alongside many grants at $10,000 to $15,000. The foundation appears to support a recurring set of organizations over multiple years, with several recipients appearing in both 2023 and 2024. Granting is direct and institution-based, not individual-based, and the foundation does not make program-related investments. No application process is shown in the provided data.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $36K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$36K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Robert Gluck Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 44 | $999K | 97.8% |
| 2 | Israel |
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Giving is highly concentrated in Illinois: 81% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state, and Illinois is the top state by grant count. Chicago appears repeatedly as a recipient city, including Agudath Israel of Illinois, Telshe Yeshiva, Bais Yachov High School, Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, Yeshiva Tiferes Tzvi, Yeshiva Ohr Boruch, and Yeshiva Eitz Chaim. Nearby Lincolnwood also appears through Chicago Chesed Fund. Outside Illinois, the recent list includes Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell, New Jersey, and Congregation Bmba in South Haven, Michigan. All recent grants in the dataset went to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants point to Orthodox Jewish synagogues, yeshivas and day schools, communal charity groups, and Jewish umbrella or advocacy organizations. Examples in the data include synagogue support, school grants, chesed funding, and statewide Orthodox Jewish advocacy work.
Yes. Multiple recipients appear across 2023 and 2024, including Congregation Agudath Israel, Agudath Israel of Illinois, Chicago Chesed Fund, Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, Bais Yachov High School, and Yeshiva Ohr Boruch. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time grants only.
The 25th percentile grant is $10,000, the median is $12,500, and the 75th percentile is $36,250. Recent grants range from $5,000 to $285,000, with many awards clustered at $10,000, $15,000, or $25,000.
Illinois is the top state by grant count, and 81% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. Chicago is the most visible city in the recent grant list, with many grants directed to schools, synagogues, and community organizations there.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP AGUDAH MIDWEST | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | $75,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CHICAGO CHESED FUND | LINCOLNWOOD, IL | $23,200 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $20,900 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA MIGDAL TORAH | JERUSALEM | $20,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| TELSHE YESHIVA | CHICAGO, IL | $13,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV | CHICAGO, IL | $11,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA OHR BORUCH | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| KEREN OLAM HATORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA TIFERES MOSHE | QUEENS, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $8,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| KHAL BNEI TORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $3,600 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA IETZ CHAIM | CHICAGO, IL | $1,800 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA ORCHOS CHAIM | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $1,800 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA KESSER YONAH | CHICAGO, IL | $1,800 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| MIDWEST BAIS HORAAH | CHICAGO, IL | $720 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| NORTH SUBURBAN TORAH CENTER | NORTHBROOK, IL | $500 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| BAIS HAVAAD | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $250 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| HILLEL ACADEMY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $180 | 2026 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| KOLLEL ZICHRON YITZCHOK ZEV | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $38,500 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CHICAGO CHESED FUND | LINCOLNWOOD, IL | $27,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CAMP AGUDAH MIDWEST | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | $15,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV | CHICAGO, IL | $11,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CONGREGATION AHAVAS YISROEL | MONSEY, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| KEREN OLAM HATORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION | SKOKIE, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| ROCHELLE ZELL JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL | DEERFIELD, IL | $1,800 | 2025 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL | CALDWELL, NJ | $285,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $84,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CHICAGO CHESED FUND | LINCOLNWOOD, IL | $61,800 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| TELSHE YESHIVA | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA TIFERES TZVI | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA EITZ CHAIM | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CONGREGATION BMBA | SOUTH HAVEN, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA OHR BORUCH | CHICAGO, IL | $7,500 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL | CALDWELL, NJ | $35,000 | 2023 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2023 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| YESHIVA OHR BORUCH | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | NON-SPECIFIC |
| CHICAGO CHESED FUND | LINCOLNWOOD, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | NON-SPECIFIC |
CAMP AGUDAH MIDWEST
$75,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA MIGDAL TORAH
$20,000NON-SPECIFIC
TELSHE YESHIVA
$13,000NON-SPECIFIC
JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV
$11,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA OHR BORUCH
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
KEREN OLAM HATORAH
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA TIFERES MOSHE
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL
$8,000NON-SPECIFIC
KHAL BNEI TORAH
$3,600NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA IETZ CHAIM
$1,800NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA KESSER YONAH
$1,800NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS
$1,000NON-SPECIFIC
MIDWEST BAIS HORAAH
$720NON-SPECIFIC
NORTH SUBURBAN TORAH CENTER
$500NON-SPECIFIC
BAIS HAVAAD
$250NON-SPECIFIC
HILLEL ACADEMY
$180NON-SPECIFIC
KOLLEL ZICHRON YITZCHOK ZEV
$50,000NON-SPECIFIC
CAMP AGUDAH MIDWEST
$15,000NON-SPECIFIC
JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV
$11,000NON-SPECIFIC
CONGREGATION AHAVAS YISROEL
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
KEREN OLAM HATORAH
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000NON-SPECIFIC
FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
$5,000NON-SPECIFIC
CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL
$285,000NON-SPECIFIC
TELSHE YESHIVA
$40,000NON-SPECIFIC
JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV
$15,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA TIFERES TZVI
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA EITZ CHAIM
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
CONGREGATION BMBA
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA OHR BORUCH
$7,500NON-SPECIFIC
BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000NON-SPECIFIC
CONGREGATION AGUDATH ISRAEL
$35,000NON-SPECIFIC
BAIS YACHOV HIGH SCHOOL
$15,000NON-SPECIFIC
YESHIVA OHR BORUCH
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC
JOAN DACHS BAIS YAAKOV
$10,000NON-SPECIFIC