Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTroy, Michigan · EIN 83-3346001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$96K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$360
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $189 and $1,800.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
86% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To support charitable purposes | $25,525 |
| Mishkan Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $20,945 |
| Beacon Academy a Montessory High School | Evanston, IL | To support charitable purposes | $19,200 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $10,361 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music Inc | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $3,150 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $2,710 |
| Circesteem Inc | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Tamarack Camps | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $1,250 |
| Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $1,230 |
| Michigan Hillel | Ann Arbor, MI | To support charitable purposes | $1,030 |
| Lakota Circle | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $540 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $410 |
| Chesedchicago | Lincolnwood, IL | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| Jewish Free Loan Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington DC, DC | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $300 |
| Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County | Ann Arbor, MI | To support charitable purposes | $250 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $240 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $189 |
| Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $180 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | Bala Cynwyd, PA | To support charitable purposes | $180 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | To support charitable purposes | $180 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $150 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $120 |
| Graceland West Comunity Association | Chicago, IL | To support charitable purposes | $100 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | To support charitable purposes | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,190 | 30 |
| 2024 | $72,951 | 30 |
| 2023 | $46,706 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611429349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3346001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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