Takiff Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3307589
Foundation Overview
Based in Glencoe, IL, Takiff Family Foundation has awarded 179 grants totaling $2,943,033 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $206,050, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 26 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (55%), Glencoe (15%), Skokie (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 49% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Takiff Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-defamation League | $5,520 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Chicago White Sox Charities - Wpy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Glencoe Public Library | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At American University | $1,800 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At Butler University | $1,800 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At Columbia University | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At Orange County | $1,800 | Irving, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At Rice University | $1,800 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At Tulane University | $1,800 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel At University Of Alabama | $1,800 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel Center Of University Of Illinois | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hillel International | $10,362 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NM, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Jewish Council For Youth Services | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund | $136,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Maryville Academy | $20,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $700 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $90,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Ravinia Festival | $15,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Ringling Collge Of Art And Design | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Ark | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $15,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Writers Theatre | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $1,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chicago White Sox Charities - Wpy | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Columbia Hillel | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Glencoe Family Services | $6,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Glencoe Public Library | $8,100 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hillel At Butler University | $1,800 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hilley At University Of Alabama | $1,800 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hillel At University Of Iowa | $1,800 | Iowa City, IA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hillel At Uvm | $1,800 | Burlington, VT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hillel Center Of Universiy Of Illinois | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hillel Orange County | $1,800 | Irving, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Houston Hillel | $1,800 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NM, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | $206,050 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of Ny | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $93,600 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Pink Aid | $10,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival | $12,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ringling Collge Of Art And Design | $5,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| The Ark | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $40,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Wfmt | $500 | Media, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Writers Theatre | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $5,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| B'nai Brith Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Chicago Food Depository | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Columbia Hillel | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Glencoe Family Services | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Glencoe Public Library | $8,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Hillel Center Of Universiy Of Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Hillel Orange County | $1,800 | Irving, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Hillel At Tulane University | $1,800 | New Orleans, LA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Houston Hillel | $1,800 | Houston, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Iowa Hillel | $1,800 | Iowa City, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NM, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | $148,750 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Keshet | $10,010 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Margie K And Louis A Cohen Center | $30,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Maryville Foundation | $10,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $13,600 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Nourishment Bridgeport | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Pink Aid | $20,000 | Westport, CT, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Illinois | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Project Aid And Rescue | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $15,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | $1,500 | Newtown, CT, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Shalva | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| The Ark | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $40,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,250 | Washington, DC, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $10,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Broadwaycaresorg | $10,320 | New York, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Chicago Food Depository | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Columbia Hillel | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Filling In The Blanks | $1,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Glencoe Family Services | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Glencoe Public Library | $7,900 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Hillel At Tulane University | $1,800 | New Orleans, LA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Hillel At University Of Southern California | $1,800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Hillel At University Of Texas | $1,800 | Austin, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Iowa Hillel | $1,800 | Iowa City, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | $120,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $5,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Margie K And Louis A Cohen Center | $30,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $25,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Northfield Food Bank | $3,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Pink Aid | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Rice Hillel | $1,800 | Houston, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| The Ark | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago Medicine | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Weitzman Institute Of Science | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| Writer's Theatre | $20,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2021 |
| American Committee For Weitzman Institute Of Science | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Art Encounters | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Art Matters | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Asolo Theater | $10,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Aspiritech | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | $10,000 | Lake Bluff, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Blanton Museum | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| B'nai Brith Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| B'nai Brith Sports Lodge | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Chicago Mount Sinai Hospital | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Court Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Definition Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Dusable Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Encompass | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Idf | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Glencoe Family Services | $11,800 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Glencoe Public Library | $7,800 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Goodman Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Green City Market | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Have Dreams | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Hillel At Tulane University | $1,800 | New Orleans, LA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Hillel At University Of Iowa | $1,800 | Iowa City, IA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Hillel At University Of Southern California | $1,800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Hillel At University Of Texas | $1,800 | Austin, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| I Grow Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum Education Foundation | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Jewish Children And Family Services | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Jewish National Fund | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | $172,216 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Juf Young Leadership | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Keshet | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Lookingglass Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Marwen | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Mazon | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| New Trier Food Pantry | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Night Ministry | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $25,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Shalva | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Spertus Institute Of Jewish Studies | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| The Ark | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| The Contemporary Museum Austin | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| Writer's Theatre | $22,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
| American Friends Of The Israeli Opera | $6,055 | New York, NY, US | Exempt Purpose Of Organization | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3307589 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 313 SHORELINE COURT Glencoe, IL 60022-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Takiff Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Bobette Takiff |
|---|---|
| Director | Jill Hirsh |
| Director | Elizabeth Scheinfeld |
Forms 990-PF
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