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Also known as: C/O MICHAEL SACKS
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Sacks Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Lee Sacks. It holds total assets of $15K. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $143K in 2011 to $178K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Sacks Family Foundation has made 137 grants totaling $13.6M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $6.8M and $6.8M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.2M, with an average award of $100K. The foundation has supported 96 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Louisiana, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$89K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 64 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sacks Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 137 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, LA, NY.
Sacks Family Foundation has distributed a total of $13.6M across 137 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $100K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.2M.
Sacks Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sacks Family Foundation is headquartered in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sacks | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth Sacks | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elise Sacks | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.9M
Total Assets
$178K
Fair Market Value
$178K
Net Worth
$178K
Grants Paid
$6.8M
Contributions
$7M
Net Investment Income
$343
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
137
Total Giving
$13.6M
Average Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
96
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| We Women EmpoweredPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $1.1M | 2023 |
| The Barack Obama FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2023 |
| Tulane UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $500K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
| Hope Chicago IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Hyde Park Art CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre CoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $180K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $180K | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of ChicagoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $163K | 2023 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Eisenhower Medical CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rancho Mirage, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Erikson InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Ellington FundPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture BiennialPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Food Allergy Research And EducationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Mclean, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of ChicagoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwestern University - HillelPROGRAM SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomPROGRAM SUPPORT | Glencoe, IL | $36K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Centers Of ChicagoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Northbrook, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| The Joffrey BalletPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Start EarlyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Help Hope LivePROGRAM SUPPORT | Radnor, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers FestivalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rancho Mirage, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| White Stork - United States LtdPROGRAM SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Youth GuidancePROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Chicago Children'S MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| West Point Jewish Chapel FundPROGRAM SUPPORT | West Point, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Dreams For KidsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Johannesburg Jewish Helping HandPROGRAM SUPPORT | Wheaton, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Environment Working GroupPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Highland Park Community FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Mccallum TheatrePROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Desert, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Open Studio Project IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Reading Power IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lake Forest, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Digestive Health FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Amalgamated Charitable FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Desert Community FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Desert, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Highland Park High SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Art CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Wesleyan UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | Middletown, IL | $5K | 2023 |