The Nikoh Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-4254755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$588K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$14.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $309 and $20,000.
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
59% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Northfield, IL | Cancer research. | $66,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Northbrook, IL | Building medical center. | $50,500 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | Chicago, IL | Cancer research. | $50,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Northfield, IL | Cancer research. | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Cancer research. | $50,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Serve individuals with disabilities. | $40,000 |
| American Technion Society | Chicago, IL | Cancer research. | $25,000 |
| Camp Kesem | Covina, CA | Cancer assistance. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | Chicago, IL | Assistance. | $21,000 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | Nashville, TN | Education. | $20,261 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Emergency medical services. | $20,000 |
| Bbyo | Washington, DC | Community service. | $16,800 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Social services. | $16,000 |
| Slingshot Fund | New York, NY | Maximize philanthropic effectiveness. | $15,750 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Healthcare. | $15,337 |
| Next Rung Inc | Covington, GA | Help mental health issues of first responders. | $15,000 |
| Maccabim School | Skokie, IL | Education. | $10,500 |
| Ark | Northbrook, IL | Help the poor. | $10,360 |
| ChesedChicago | Lincolnwood, IL | Food pantry operations. | $10,000 |
| Israel ParaSport Center | Northfield, IL | Programs for disabled.Assist people with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Mishkan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Religious.Assistance. | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable FundDAFgiving360 | San Francisco, CA | Assistance. | $7,500 |
| Associated Talmud Torahs | Skokie, IL | Education. | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Fire prevention. | $5,000 |
| Carry the Load | Dallas, TX | Honors our nation's heroes. | $5,000 |
| Creative Life Foundation | Boston, MA | Prevent human trafficking. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | Assistance. | $2,768 |
| Congregation Bnai Tikvah | Deerfield, IL | Religious. | $2,545 |
| Lungevity Lung Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Lung cancer research/assistance. | $2,104 |
| Temple Sinai | Sandy Springs, GA | Religious. | $1,522 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Mental health, crisis intervention. | $1,500 |
| Congregation Or VeShalom | Atlanta, GA | Religious. | $309 |
| FD Now | Buffalo Grove, IL | Medical. | $309 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Cancer. | $258 |
| Congregation Micah | Brentwood, TN | Religious. | $186 |
| ALS United Georgia | Sandy Springs, GA | Als. | $185 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Community Services. | $162 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Cancer. | $100 |
| Sharsheret Breast Cancer | Teaneck, NJ | Cancer. | $74 |
| Congregation Beth Yeshurun | Houston, TX | Religious. | $50 |
| Northside Hospital Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | Hospital. | $50 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Animal welfare. | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $587,655 | 42 |
| 2023 | $564,906 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349108823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4254755
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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