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CIRCLE OF SERVICE FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL Tax ID: 36-4185939 www.cosfoundation.org

The Circle of Service Foundation is a Chicago-based philanthropic organization with over $565 million in assets, focusing on diverse areas such as education, health care, and Judaism, funding projects across the U.S.

About CIRCLE OF SERVICE FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Circle of Service Foundation, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $565.7 million. The foundation's annual expenses are around $44.5 million, with a revenue of about $45.5 million. It focuses on a wide range of subject areas including education, environment, climate change, health care, mental health, public health, and various human services. The foundation also supports religious causes, particularly those related to Judaism. The foundation funds projects across numerous cities and states in the United States, including major cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Key personnel include Michael P. Krasny as Chairman of the Board, Adam J. Levine as President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and Kimberly Miller Rubenfeld as Vice President. The foundation's board consists of several directors who contribute their expertise to guide its philanthropic efforts.

Focus Areas

EducationEnvironmentClimate changeHealthHealth care qualityHealth care accessReproductive health careRehabilitationTraditional medicine and healingMental health carePublic healthDiseases and conditionsEnd of life careReligionJudaismHuman servicesFamily servicesChild welfare- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $565.7M
Total Awarded This Year $38.7M
Average Grant Size $269
Total Grants (Previous Year) 129,052
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Chicago, IL
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$565.7M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$38.7M

611 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
97.7%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$3,440,358SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMCOMMUNITY SERVICESChicago, IL, US2024
$3,128,525MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY SERVICESChicago, IL, US2023
$2,473,167JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGOJEWISH COMMUNITYChicago, IL, US2024
$1,906,475MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY SERVICESChicago, IL, US2022
$1,450,000UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOMEDICAL RESEARCHChicago, IL, US2022
$1,291,450SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMCOMMUNITY SERVICESChicago, IL, US2023
$1,211,000JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGOJEWISH COMMUNITYChampaign, IL, US2023
$1,037,500UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOMEDICAL RESEARCHChicago, IL, US2023
$900,000JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGOJEWISH COMMUNITYChicago, IL, US2022
$890,000JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORKJEWISH COMMUNITYNew york, NY, US2024

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

MP

MICHAEL P KRASNY

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

$0 2024
AJ

ADAM J LEVINE

PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER & DIRE

$0 2024
KM

KIMBERLY MILLER RUBENFELD

VICE PRESIDENT

$255,323 2024
GK

GARY KASH

DIRECTOR

$0 2024
MC

MICHELLE COLLINS

DIRECTOR

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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