Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington Heights, Illinois · EIN 36-3795280 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$22,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,000 and $22,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe Haven Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Hagerhill, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Elim Christian Services | Palos Heights, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Hephzibah Children's Association | Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Libertyville, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| The Ark of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| The Cradle Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Zacharias Center | Gurnee, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $22,000 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $17,000 |
| Second Sense | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $17,000 |
| Little City Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $270,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602389349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3795280
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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