Private foundation · EIN 36-4254755 · Northbrook, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nikoh 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: 42 grants paid, $588K total, median $8,750. 40% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$588K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in IL
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 42 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Israel Cancer Research FundNorthfield, ILCancer research.$67K
Jewish National FundNorthbrook, ILBuilding medical center.$51K
American Friends of Hebrew UniversityChicago, ILCancer research.$50K
Leukemia Research FoundationNorthfield, ILCancer research.$50K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYCancer research.$50K
KeshetNorthbrook, ILServe individuals with disabilities.$40K
American Technion SocietyChicago, ILCancer research.$25K
Camp KesemCovina, CACancer assistance.$25K
Friends of the IdfChicago, ILAssistance.$21K
Vanderbilt HillelNashville, TNEducation.$20K
Friends of United HatzalahNew York, NYEmergency medical services.$20K
BbyoWashington, DCCommunity service.$17K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILSocial services.$16K
Slingshot FundNew York, NYMaximize philanthropic effectiveness.$16K
Jewish Fertility FoundationAtlanta, GAHealthcare.$15K
Next Rung IncCovington, GAHelp mental health issues of first responders.$15K
Maccabim SchoolSkokie, ILEducation.$11K
ArkNorthbrook, ILHelp the poor.$10K
ChesedchicagoLincolnwood, ILFood pantry operations.$10K
Israel Parasport CenterNorthfield, ILPrograms for disabled.Assist people with disabilities.$10K
Mishkan ChicagoChicago, ILReligious.Assistance.$10K
Schwab Charitable Funddafgiving360San Francisco, CAAssistance.$7,500
Associated Talmud TorahsSkokie, ILEducation.$5,000
California Fire FoundationSacramento, CAFire prevention.$5,000
Carry the LoadDallas, TXHonors our nation's heroes.$5,000
Creative Life FoundationBoston, MAPrevent human trafficking.$5,000
Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NYAssistance.$2,768
Congregation Bnai TikvahDeerfield, ILReligious.$2,545
Lungevity Lung Cancer FoundationChicago, ILLung cancer research/assistance.$2,104
Temple SinaiSandy Springs, GAReligious.$1,522
National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VAMental health, crisis intervention.$1,500
Congregation Or VeshalomAtlanta, GAReligious.$309
Fd NowBuffalo Grove, ILMedical.$309
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CACancer.$258
Congregation MicahBrentwood, TNReligious.$186
ALS United GeorgiaSandy Springs, GAAls.$185
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GACommunity Services.$162
City of HopeDuarte, CACancer.$100
Sharsheret Breast CancerTeaneck, NJCancer.$74
Congregation Beth YeshurunHouston, TXReligious.$50

By state: Illinois 17 · New York 4 · California 5 · Georgia 8 · Tennessee 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Nikoh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northbrook, Illinois, administered in care of Eugene B Levin, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Nikoh 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 Nikoh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $588K across 42 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Nikoh Foundation give?

Illinois (17 grants), New York (4 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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