Arkes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-1536842 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded118
Typical grant$917
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hhplift | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $850,600 |
| Juf | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $75,900 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $46,200 |
| Westlawn Cemetary | Norridge, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $30,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $19,451 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Jcua | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Respond Now Inc | Chicago Heights, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Digestive Health | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,400 |
| Bbyo | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| High Sight | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Jcfs Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Vocel | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,615 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $4,600 |
| Aunt Marthas | Olympia Fields, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Nijc | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 |
| Cara Program | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,750 |
| Latinos Progresando | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,700 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Ignite | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Alliance to End Homelessness | Hillside, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Growing Home | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Jewish Women Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Twist Out Cancer | Villanova, PA | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Wits | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Horace Mann Alumni Enrichment Fund | Valley Village, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,150 |
| Anew | Tukwila, WA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Bautista Memorial Scholarship | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Cast | Ames, IA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Chicago Cac | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Doctor Without Border | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Hadassah Chicago Northshore | Northbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Heifer Intl | Little Rock, AR | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Mercado Global | Brooklyn, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Nhs of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Niu Alumni Association | Dekalb, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Truah | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Beloit College | Beliot, WI | Exempt purpose of organization | $917 |
Showing the 60 largest of 118 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,232,501 | 118 |
| 2023 | $916,116 | 119 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349101957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1536842
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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