Lefkovitz Foundation
Invitation OnlyElkhorn, Wisconsin · EIN 36-3734049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$141K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Women's Auxiliary | Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| VIP Services | Elkhorn, WI | Special needs | $5,000 |
| Cancer Wellness | Northbrook, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Chicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Health | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| Preeclampsia Foundation | Melbourne, FL | Health | $5,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Health | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Health | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Brent's Place | Aurora, CO | Health | $5,000 |
| Span | Severna Park, MD | charity | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Elkhorn, WI | Health | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Health | Chicago, IL | charity | $2,500 |
| Together Women Rise | Greenville, SC | charity | $2,500 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | New York, NY | Health | $2,000 |
| IRC of Denver | Albert Lea, MN | General | $2,000 |
| AM Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Denver, CO | Health | $2,000 |
| Jafco | Sunrise, FL | General | $1,800 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Normal, IL | Special needs | $1,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Raymond Kravis Center | West Palm Beach, FL | Education | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Special needs | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| The Family Institute | Chicago, IL | Health | $1,000 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities | Boulder, CO | Education | $1,000 |
| Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | Health | $1,000 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Boulder County | Boulder, CO | General | $1,000 |
| Har HaShem | Boulder, CO | charity | $1,000 |
| Avenues for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | charity | $1,000 |
| Wellington UCC | Chicago, IL | charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,300 | 45 |
| 2023 | $116,300 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103550
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3734049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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