Sachs Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 46-2648455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$824K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thome Nature Centre | Lafayette, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $166,666 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $146,500 |
| American Jeweish Committee | New York, NY | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| Goodman Theater | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $64,073 |
| The Family Institute | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Boulder Junior Cycling | Boulder, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | New York, NY | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Niu Foundation | DeKalb, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Boulder Museum of Contemp Art | Boulder, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation | Dallas, TX | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| USA Cycling Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Cahme | SpringHouse, PA | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $14,000 |
| The Hap Foundation | Oak Brook Terrace, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $11,500 |
| BREAKTHROUGH ALLIANCE OF Colorado | Denver, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Mackintosh Academy | Boulder, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| YWCA Boulder County | Boulder, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Bixby School | Boulder, CO | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Nexus Performing Arts | Chicago, IL | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Lifetime Foundation | Chanhassen, MN | To enhance the purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $824,239 | 22 |
| 2023 | $801,642 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349101014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2648455
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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