Summary
The foundation was established by Tamar and Jonathan Koschitzky in 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. Jonathan is a co-CEO of the roofing and insulation company "IKO Group" and the director of its European manufacturing.
The foundation donates mainly through other foundations and federations, mostly "Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago".
The foundation's assets are estimated at 13 million dollars and its yearly donations reach an extent of 430 thousand dollars.
Background
Jonathan Koschitzky is one of the sons of the Koschitzky family, whose net worth is estimated at 1 billion dollars. "IKO Group" was founded in 1951 his grandfather, an immigrant from Poland who worked in his father's roofing business in Poland.
Currently the company is managed by three brothers- Jonathan, David and Hartley. David is heads the company in North America while Jonathan and Hartley oversee efforts in Europe. The company has more than 3000 employees.
David Koschitzky was previously the CEO of the "Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago". The family still maintains close ties with the federation and most of the family donations go through it.
David established another philanthropic foundation named after his father, Israel Koschitzky.
Fields of Interest
Community Development, Education, Feeding Programs, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Aid, Jewish Identity, Medical Equipment, Medicine, Reducing Poverty, Religion, Settlements, Social Distress, Special Needs & Disabilities, Torah, Tradition, Ultra Orthodox Jews, Welfare, Women, Yeshivas
Geographical Focus
USA
Israel
Average Grant
1-20 thousand $
The foundation allows varied amount grants.
Yearly Number of Grants
5
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and all its funding goes through the JUF - Jewish United Fund of Chicago. Be in touch with the Israel office of the JUF: Michal Green Ozeri, 02-620-2031 email: israeloffice@juf.org.il
Months to Apply
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Grants to Other Countries
Yes
Supported Organizations
Israel
The Israel Free Loan Association, Gush Katif, Nishmat, The Gush Etzion Foundation, Bnei Akiva, Bakehila, Eretz Hemdah, Ezer Mizion, AMIT, ITIM, Leket Israel, CFI, Am Israel Echad, Beit Issie Shapiro, Yad Sarah, Gesher Fund, Hillel, Ilan Israel, PEF Israel.
More Info and Guidance
The foundation donates various grants. Suitable projects will get a significant support.
The foundation donates to Israeli projects through PEF Israel and CFI.
Other family foundations managed by David Koschitzky:
Daat Charitable Foundation
Israel Koschitzky Family Charitable Foundation
People
Andrew Lappin, Director
Tamar Koschitzky Rubenstein, Vice President
Eric Devir, Secretary,
The foundation's contact person
Tel: 312-444-2083
Email: EricDevir@juf.org
James Pinkston, Treasurer,
Assistant treasurer.
