Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
CHICAGO, IL
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP OFFERS AN INNOVATIVE, NON DENOMINATIONAL ARRAY OF SPECIALIZED AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, GROUNDED IN JEWISH THOUGHT, INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES, AND RESOLUTELY RELEVANT TO PEOPLE'S LIVES TODAY. ("SPERTUS "THE INSTITUTE") IS A JEWISH INSTITUTION GROUNDED IN JEWISH VALUES THAT INVITES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO EXPLORE THE MULTI-FACETED JEWISH EXPERIENCE. THROUGH ITS INNOVATIVE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTIONS, RESEARCH FACILITIES AND DEGREE PROGRAMS, SPERTUS INSPIRES LEARNING, SERVES DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING FOR JEWS AND PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS, LOCALLY, REGIONALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
$40.6M in foundation grants on record from 50 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $36.8M | 8 |
| Harriette and Ted Perlman Family Foundation | $850K | 2 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $780K | 7 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $375K | 3 |
| B&D Foundation | $360K | 6 |
| Shure Charitable Trust Created Uw of Sidney N Shure | $220K | 4 |
| Walder Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| Pbhp | $199K | 7 |
| Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $84K | 4 |
Leadership
DEAN BELL — CEO (Principal officer)
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