Gilford-Atkins Families Foundation
Invitation OnlyDeerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-3859669 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$211K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $240 and $1,500.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $102,064 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| JCC Association of North America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Houston Achievement (Hap) | Houston, TX | Project class program | $7,500 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $6,850 |
| JCC Association of New York | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,899 |
| Jewish National Fund USA | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Indian Ridge Scholarship Fund | $1,500 |
| Temple Jeremiah | Northfield, IL | Community commitment | $1,500 |
| Bellringer | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research | Northfield, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | David Atkins living donor assistance fund | $940 |
| Paws of Honor | Williamsburg, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Society for Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Frank Otis Elementary PTA | Alameda, CA | Unrestricted | $458 |
| Arts of Life | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $368 |
| Na'amat USA | Woodland Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $360 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $292 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| JCC Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Canyonville, OR | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Chicago International Puppet Theatre | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $240 |
| Sharsheret | Teaneck, NJ | Unrestricted | $185 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $140 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $120 |
| Anixter Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $104 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,070 | 32 |
| 2023 | $71,277 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512319349100956
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3859669
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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