The Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSkokie, Illinois · EIN 27-1636169 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | REBECCA MINKUS LIEBERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 MULBERRY EAST RD, DEERFIELD IL 60015 |
| Phone | 8476747356 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Project Mumbai | Bergenfield, NJ | General | $15,000 |
| Moriah Congregation | Deerfield, IL | General | $15,000 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Tulane Chabad | New Orleans, LA | General | $10,000 |
| Uw Chabad | Madison, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Camp Ramah in Wisconsin | Chicago, IL | General | $8,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Northbrook, IL | Educational institution | $8,000 |
| Chicago Jewish Day School | Chicago, IL | Educational institution | $5,000 |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High School | Deerfield, IL | Educational institution | $5,000 |
| Libenu | Skokie, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Svivah | Washington, DC | General | $3,000 |
| Hinda Institute | Des Plaines, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Sacred Spaces | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $89,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622329349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1636169
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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