Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 118 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HhpliftChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $851K |
| JufChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $76K |
| Anti Defamation LeagueNew York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $46K |
| Westlawn CemetaryNorridge, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $30K |
| Teach for AmericaChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $20K |
| Anshe Emet SynagogueChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $19K |
| Enchanted BackpackChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15K |
| JcuaChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15K |
| A Better ChicagoChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $10K |
| Respond Now IncChicago Heights, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $10K |
| Amy Krouse Rosenthal FoundationChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Digestive HealthChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| The ArkChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,400 |
| BbyoWashington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| High SightChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Jcfs ChicagoChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| New Israel FundNew York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Nourishing HopeChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| VocelChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| ShalvaChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,615 |
| Council for Jewish ElderlyChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,600 |
| Aunt MarthasOlympia Fields, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| NijcChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Planned ParenthoodChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Cara ProgramChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,750 |
| Latinos ProgresandoChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,700 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| High JumpChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| IgniteChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Night MinistryChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Alliance to End HomelessnessHillside, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Growing HomeChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Jewish Women FoundationChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater ChicagoNorthbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Twist Out CancerVillanova, PA | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| United Negro College FundWashington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| WitsChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the MidwestChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Feeding AmericaChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Horace Mann Alumni Enrichment FundValley Village, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Impact Grants ChicagoChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,150 |
| AnewTukwila, WA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Bautista Memorial ScholarshipChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| CastAmes, IA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Chicago CacChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Doctor Without BorderNew York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Hadassah Chicago NorthshoreNorthbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Heifer IntlLittle Rock, AR | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Mercado GlobalBrooklyn, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Nhs of ChicagoChicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Niu Alumni AssociationDekalb, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Smile TrainNew York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| TechnoserveArlington, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| TruahNew York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| UNICEFNew York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Beloit CollegeBeliot, WI | Exempt purpose of organization | $917 |
By state: Illinois 79 · New York 12 · District of Columbia 6 · Virginia 5 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 2
About this foundation
Arkes Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Michael a Arkes, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Arkes Family 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 Arkes Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 118 grants, a median of $958.
Where does Arkes Family Foundation give?
Illinois (79 grants), New York (12 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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