Private foundation · EIN 36-2670013 · Evanston, Illinois

Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $167K total, median $23K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$167K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.6M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Robert Footlik, 2521 Gross Point Rd, Evanston, Il, 8472095451 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Technion SocietyChicago, ILFundraising support$50K
Oakton College Educational FoundationDes Plaines, ILEducation$50K
Jewish National FundNorthbrook, ILFundraising support$25K
Friends of Israel Defense ForcesChicago, ILFundraising support$20K
Project Aid & Rescue IncNorthbrook, ILFundraising support$12K
The Central Fund of Illinois-Metro Chicago HillelChicago, ILFundraising support$10K

About this foundation

Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Evanston, Illinois, administered in care of R Footlik, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $167K across 6 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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