Private foundation · EIN 82-1984948 · Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Anikstein Family Fund Inc

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: 12 grants paid, $122K total, median $8,750. 58% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$122K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in CT
58%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.4M

How to apply

No specific requirements Contact: Rebecca Levy Anikstein, 1 Doverton Drive, Greenwich, Ct, 5164095000 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys Girls Club of Greenwich IncGreenwich, CTGeneral support$25K
Greenwich County Day SchoolGreenwich, CTGeneral support$25K
Eagle Hill Foundation IncGreenwich, CTGeneral support$20K
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYGeneral support$12K
UJA Federation of Greenwich IncGreenwich, CTGeneral support$10K
Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich IncGreenwich, CTGeneral support$10K
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$7,500
Special Education Legal Fund IncOld Greenwich, CTGeneral support$5,000
American Israel Public Affairs CommitteeWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
The Greenwich Land Trust IncGreenwich, CTGeneral support$2,250
Middlebridge School IncNarragansett, RIGeneral support$1,250
Yamba Malawi IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$1,000

By state: Connecticut 7 · New York 2 · Michigan 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Anikstein Family Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Anikstein Family Fund Inc 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 Anikstein Family Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $122K across 12 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Anikstein Family Fund Inc give?

Connecticut (7 grants), New York (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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