Pakula-Axelrad Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-6018850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$11K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,030
Total assets$293K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $264 and $1,500.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am Shalom Temple | Glencoe, IL | Support religious services | $3,600 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Support of community musicians | $1,667 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Founda | Sarasota, FL | Support community health initiatives | $1,500 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | Annual conference to benefit youth | $1,034 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | For victims of the hl park shooting | $1,030 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | Support of college programs | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Hope Lodge | Hagerstown, MD | Support cancer research and patients | $264 |
| Jfcs of the Suncoast | Sarasota, FL | Provide childern with counselling | $250 |
| Highland Park Library | Highland Park, IL | Support public library | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,595 | 9 |
| 2024 | $7,173 | 6 |
| 2023 | $8,484 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103984
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6018850
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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