Private foundation · EIN 36-3307589 · Glencoe, Illinois

Takiff Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $5,260.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $465K total, median $5,260. 62% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Contributions are made to exempt charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations as selected by the Directors.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$465K
Median grant
$5,260
Stays in IL
62%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$6.5M

How to apply

No specific form Contact: Bobette Takiff, 313 Shoreline Court, Glencoe, Il, 8478356500 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Contributions are made to exempt charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations as selected by the Directors.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish United FundChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$136K
North Shore Congregation IsraelGlencoe, ILGeneral Operating Support$90K
The ArkChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$50K
Hillel Center of University of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$30K
Friends of the IdfChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$20K
Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, ILGeneral Operating Support$20K
Maryville AcademyDes Plaines, ILGeneral Operating Support$20K
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILGeneral Operating Support$15K
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumHighland Park, ILGeneral Operating Support$15K
Lynn Sage Breast Cancer FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$13K
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$10K
Chicago White Sox Charities - WpyChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$10K
Anti-Defamation LeagueChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$5,520
Glencoe Public LibraryGlencoe, ILGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Ringling Collge of Art and DesignSarasota, FLGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Writers TheatreGlencoe, ILGeneral Operating Support$5,000
Hillel at American UniversityWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Hillel at Butler UniversityIndianapolis, INGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Hillel at Columbia UniversityNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Hillel at Orange CountyIrving, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Hillel at Rice UniversityHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Hillel at Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LAGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Hillel at University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALGeneral Operating Support$1,800
Israel Tennis & Education Centers FoundationNew York, NMGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Jewish Council for Youth ServicesChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$1,000
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$700

By state: Illinois 16 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 1 · Indiana 1 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Takiff Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Takiff Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form Deadlines: None.

How much does Takiff Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $465K across 26 grants, a median of $5,260.

Where does Takiff Family Foundation give?

Illinois (16 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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