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Altman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmette, Illinois · EIN 364398867

Altman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,868 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $129,868 and the largest $129,868. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $80,274 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$43,6301$27,823
2024$80,2741$69,646
2025$129,8681$95,828

How to apply

Altman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$129,868

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached
Wilmette, IL
General$129,868

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Altman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Altman Family Foundation give?

$129,868 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $129,868.

Who runs Altman Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sheldon Altman (Pres/Treas/Dir), Gela Altman (Secy/Dir), Ari Altman (Director) and Benjamin Altman (Director).

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