The Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation focuses its giving on Jewish communal institutions and regional performing arts, providing general operating support to well-established organizations. Grants are prominently directed to Jewish federations and social-service providers in both major metropolitan (Chicago) and local Suncoast/Sarasota communities, alongside sizeable gifts to orchestra and theater groups. The foundation appears mission-driven toward sustaining community infrastructure and cultural life rather than project-specific funding.
Relatively concentrated portfolio of a small number of sizable grants, primarily unrestricted/operating support; repeat funding to at least one major Jewish federation and a mix of both national Jewish organizations and local cultural nonprofits.
The Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation gives recurring operating support to Jewish communal institutions and performing arts organizations, with repeated grants to major Chicago and Sarasota-area groups. Its recent funding pattern shows a strong preference for established organizations that help keep community infrastructure and cultural institutions running. In Chicago, the foundation has supported the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago over multiple years, alongside theater and arts institutions such as Steppenwolf Theater, Goodman Theater, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In Florida, it has backed Jewish and civic groups in Sarasota and nearby communities, including Jewish Family & Children's Services of the Suncoast and Jewish Federation of Sarasota-manatee, as well as regional arts organizations like Asolo Repertory Theater and Sarasota Orchestra. The grant list also includes support for the American Jewish Committee in Sarasota and the International Rescue Committee in New York, showing a mix of Jewish communal, humanitarian, and arts funding. Across the grants on file, the emphasis is on operating expenses rather than project-specific awards.
Jewish communal infrastructure is a central theme in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $75,000 in 2025 to Jewish Family & Children's Services of the Suncoast for operating expenses, and it also supported Jewish Federation of Sarasota-manatee with $50,000 in 2024 and again in 2025. In Chicago, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago received $65,000 in 2025 after prior awards of $63,000 in 2024 and $61,000 in 2023. The foundation also funds Jewish advocacy and policy work, including $100,000 to the American Jewish Committee in Sarasota for operating expenses. Beyond Jewish institutions, it has backed cultural organizations such as Sarasota Orchestra, Asolo Repertory Theater, and Goodman Theater, again through operating support.
Typical grant sizes are modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $1,500, a median of $4,000, and a p75 of $12,000. The recent grant list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Chicago and Sarasota recipients, which points to an ongoing relationship model rather than one-off awards. Grants are consistently structured as operating expense support, and the foundation does not fund individuals. Its reported assets are $684,152 against $1,333,500 in annual grants, indicating an active grantmaking posture relative to balance-sheet size.
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Most grants fall between $2K and $12K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$12K
About 17% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Notable grantees: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, American Jewish Committee, Jewish Family & Children's Services of the Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra, Asolo Repertory Theater
Grantmaking is national in scope, but awards are concentrated in Florida and Illinois. Florida recipients include Sarasota, where several Jewish and arts organizations appear, and Palm Beach Gardens for Anguilla Tennis & Education Foundation. Illinois recipients are centered in Chicago, including Jewish communal, theater, and symphony groups. All recent grants in the provided list went to U.S. organizations, and 17% of grants were made to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state of Florida.
The foundation funds Jewish communal institutions, Jewish social services, Jewish advocacy groups, and regional performing arts organizations. Recent grants include support for federations, family and children’s services, orchestras, and theaters, with operating expenses named as the purpose on the recent grant list.
The grant list shows recurring support to several organizations across multiple years. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago received awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Steppenwolf Theater and Chicago Shakespeare Theater also appear in multiple years, indicating an ongoing relationship model.
Typical grant sizes are relatively small to mid-sized: the p25 is $1,500, the median is $4,000, and the p75 is $12,000. The recent list also includes larger operating grants, such as $100,000 and $75,000, but those are above the typical range.
The top state by grant count is Florida, where 17% of grants go. Recent Florida recipients are centered in Sarasota and Palm Beach Gardens, while Illinois grants are concentrated in Chicago.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARASOTA ORCHESTRA | SARASOTA, FL | $222,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $110,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF SARASOTA COUNTY INC | SARASOTA, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ASOLO REPERTORY THEATER | SARASOTA, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| STEPPENWOLF THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| GOODMAN THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ANGUILLA TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $14,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | MUNSTER, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| EDISON HIGH SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| PRESERVATION HALL FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $7,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $7,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| WEB DU BOIS HARLEM OPERATION CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CORAL REEF ALLIANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| WILD AID | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| OREGON FOOD BANK | PORTLAND, OR | $2,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| JOIN | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| OUTSIDE IN | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CASCADIA HEALTH | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN PORTLAND | PORTLAND, OR | $1,500 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM | SARASOTA, FL | $1,000 | 2026 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF THE SUNCOAST | SARASOTA, FL | $75,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $65,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE | SARASOTA, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| STEPPENWOLF THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| GOODMAN THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ANGUILLA TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $14,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $11,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| EDISON HIGH SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | MUNSTER, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $8,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| MERCY HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS | CHICAGO, IL | $7,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $7,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| WILD AID | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| PRESERVATION HALL FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $3,000 | 2025 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
SARASOTA ORCHESTRA
$222,000OPERATING EXPENSES
GOODMAN THEATER
$30,000OPERATING EXPENSES
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
$20,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ANGUILLA TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$14,000OPERATING EXPENSES
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
$10,000OPERATING EXPENSES
WEB DU BOIS HARLEM OPERATION CENTER
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
WILD AID
$3,000OPERATING EXPENSES
BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION
$2,000OPERATING EXPENSES
CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
$1,000OPERATING EXPENSES
JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF THE SUNCOAST
$75,000OPERATING EXPENSES
GOODMAN THEATER
$30,000OPERATING EXPENSES
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
$20,000OPERATING EXPENSES
ANGUILLA TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$14,000OPERATING EXPENSES
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
$10,000OPERATING EXPENSES
NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM
$8,000OPERATING EXPENSES
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS
$7,000OPERATING EXPENSES
CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW
$5,000OPERATING EXPENSES
WILD AID
$3,000OPERATING EXPENSES