Taxman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 20-4568076 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$8,500
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $27,500.
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,150,000 |
| The Helping Hands Network | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Girf | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The New Reform Congregation Kadima | Deerfield, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Repair the World Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Healthcare Foundation | Juno Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| For Autistic Kids | Glenview, IL | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Cures Within Reach | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friend of the Israel Defense Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Glenkirk | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hoag | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Icare Dog Rescue | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Fire Department | Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Illinois Pga Foundation | Gold, IL | Charitable | $1,875 |
| Breakthrough Td1 | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,658,875 | 20 |
| 2024 | $972,300 | 20 |
| 2023 | $507,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4568076
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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