Takiff Family Foundation
Historical FunderGlencoe, Illinois · EIN 36-3307589 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Bobette Takiff |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 Shoreline Court, Glencoe IL 60022 |
| Phone | 8478356500 |
| Form and materials | No specific form |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made to exempt charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations as selected by the Directors. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $136,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Hillel Center of University of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Maryville Academy | Des Plaines, IL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $10,362 |
| Chicago White Sox Charities - WPY | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $5,520 |
| Glencoe Public Library | Glencoe, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Ringling Collge of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Hillel at American University | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Columbia University | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Orange County | Irving, CA | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Rice University | Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | New York, NM | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Council For Youth Services | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $464,682 | 26 |
| 2023 | $517,150 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100560
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3307589
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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