James R and Lesley B Anixter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 20-3072091 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$147K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$544K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
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
31% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Jewish Council for Youth Services | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $6,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $6,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers - Chicago Women's Board | Northbrook, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $6,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $5,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the mission of the donee | $2,300 |
| Anixter Center - Chicago Hearing Society Division | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Skokie, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| Camp Gan Israel | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $1,800 |
| Focus Inc | Barrington Hills, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
| Gpf Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Network | Northbrook, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
| Kathy's House | Milwaukee, WI | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
| Hallie 225 | Highland Park, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $500 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Norwalk, CT | To further the mission of the donee | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,600 | 19 |
| 2024 | $139,760 | 18 |
| 2023 | $111,050 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3072091
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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