Lakonishok Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-3460720 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $200,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Arts | $800,563 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Arts | $375,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Arts | $250,000 |
| Art Institute | Chicago, IL | Arts | $250,000 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Education | $200,000 |
| Fidf | New York, NY | Charity | $140,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Charity - US military | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Medical School | Chicago, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Hand in Hand USA | Oak Brook, IL | Charity | $25,000 |
| College Possible Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Northwesternkesan Camp | Chicago, IL | Education | $2,600 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Public health | $2,000 |
| Pancan | El Segundo, CA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Education | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Public health | $1,000 |
| Gift From a Child | Federal Way, WA | Charity | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,185,163 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,754,897 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3460720
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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