Also known as: Sacks Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 364053778) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Sacks Family Foundation reported 50 grants totaling $5,546,000 to 50 organizations across 7 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $1,000,000 to Northwestern University.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | EVANSTON, IL | $1,000,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000,000 |
| Tulane University | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $500,000 |
| Hope Chicago Inc | CHICAGO, IL | $250,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | CHICAGO, IL | $225,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $210,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | CHICAGO, IL | $175,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $130,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | $100,000 |
| Help Hope Live | RADNOR, PA | $100,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LAB | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 |
| Erikson Institute | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Teach for America | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Ellington Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| Elnet - Friends of Elnet | SKOKIE, IL | $50,000 |
| Food Allergy Research and Education | MCLEAN, VA | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University - Hillel | EVANSTON, IL | $50,000 |
| Partnership for LOS Angeles Schools | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | NORTHBROOK, IL | $30,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Biennial | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 |
| Rebecca Copeland Fund for Social Justice | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 |
| Start Early | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 |
| Youth Guidance | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | $20,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 |
| Dreams for Kids | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 |
| AM Shalom | GLENCOE, IL | $10,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 |
| Environment Working Group | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $10,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 |
| North Suburban Legal AID Clinic | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $10,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 |
| Art on Themart Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria Inc | PEORIA, IL | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 |
| Focus on the Arts | HIGHWOOD, IL | $5,000 |
| The Art Center | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $5,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | RIVERWOODS, IL | $3,000 |
| Scope Midwest | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 |
| 112 Education Fund | HIGHWOOD, IL | $1,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
