Sacks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-4053778 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $125,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,077,500 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $600,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $375,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Eb Research Partnership | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Hope Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $215,000 |
| Breaking Through Inc | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $170,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $93,100 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Biennial | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Ellington Fund | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Food Allergy Research and Education | Mclean, VA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Musical Arts Institute | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University - Hillel | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Northbrook, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Bright Star Community Development Corporation NFP | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Elnet - Friends of Elnet | Skokie, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | New Orleans, LA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Rebecca Copeland Fund for Social Justice | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| White Stork - United States Ltd | Winnetka, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Brothers for Life | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Dreams for Kids | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Design Museum of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Forest, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Richard H Driehaus Museum | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Township High School District 113 | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Excellence | Lake Bluff, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Art Center | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| For Autistic Kids Foundation | Glenview, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Tri-Con Child Care Center Inc | Highland Park, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Working in the Schools | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,015,100 | 53 |
| 2024 | $5,546,000 | 50 |
| 2023 | $6,845,671 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4053778
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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