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EDWARD & WANDA JORDAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

DES PLAINES, IL 363586729 ewjff.org

The Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization in Des Plaines, IL, with over $14 million in assets, supporting various communities across several states, primarily focusing on philanthropy and foundations.

Overview

About EDWARD & WANDA JORDAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

The Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation, based in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $14,677,619. The foundation reported expenses of $789,454 and revenue of $626,031. It focuses on philanthropy and foundations, funding projects across various cities primarily in Illinois, but also in states like California, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Key personnel include Rosemary Argus, Robert Argus, Deborah Duvair, and Dina Argus, who serve in roles such as directors and grant reviewers. The foundation supports a wide range of communities, including major cities like Chicago and San Diego, as well as smaller towns.

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Key statistics
Total Assets $14.7M
Total Awarded This Year $686K
Average Grant Size $15K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 11,467
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact information
DES PLAINES, IL, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total assets
$14,677,619

in 2024, compared to $13,481,625 in 2023

Annual grants
$685,972

46 grants awarded in 2024

Program expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual grant distribution
Revenue vs expenses
Assets over time

Grants

Grant awards
PurposeLocation
$76,000APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECTFOUR DIFFERENT ASP HOUSING PROJECTS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES2700 S RIVER ROAD DES PLAINES, IL US2022
$55,000WILSON SHEEHAN LAB FOR ECONOMIC OPPND INITIATIVE TO FIGHT POVERTY3060 I JENKINS NANOVIC HALL NOTRE DAME, IN US2022
$50,000MPPDMEDITATION GARDEN AND PATHS1000 CENTRAL ROAD MOUNT PROSPECT, IL US2024
$45,000CENTER FOR SOCIAL CONCERNSSEMINARS FOR STUDENTS TO HELP WITH ASP, JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENT1580 N NORTHWEST HWY STE 310 PARK RIDGE, IL US2022
$45,000ASPHOUSING FOR LOW INCOME4523 BRISTOL HIGHWAY JOHNSON CITY, TN US2024
$42,000ASPHOUSING FOR LOW INCOME4523 BRISTOL HIGHWAY JOHNSON CITY, TN US2023
$40,500MARYVILLE ACADEMYSUPPORT FOR YOUTH1150 RIVER ROAD DES PLAINES, IL US2024
$35,000WILSON LAB FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYND INITIATIVE TO FIGHT POVERTY3060 I JENKINS NANOVIC HALL NOTRE DAME, IN US2022
$35,000WOMEN'S CARE CENTERSUPPORT FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES360 N NOTRE DAME AVE SOUTH BEND, IN US2023
$35,000CENTER FOR SOCIAL CONCERNSSEMINARS FOR STUDENTS TO HELP WITH ASP, JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENT1580 N NORTHWEST HWY STE 310 PARK RIDGE, IL US2023
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People

Leadership & staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
RA
ROBERT ARGUS
Director$830002024
RA
ROSEMARY ARGUS
Director$600002022
RA
ROSEMARY ARGUS
Director$600002023
DD
DEBORAH DUVAIR
Director$430002024
DD
DEBORAH DEVAIR
Director$240002022
DD
DEBORAH DUVAIR
Director$240002023
RA
ROBERT ARGUS
Director$200002022
RA
ROBERT ARGUS
Director$200002023
DA
DINA ARGUS
GRANT REVIEWER$60002022
DA
DINA ARGUS
GRANT REVIEWER$60002023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025