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Anikas Closet

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 831457285

Anikas Closet is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $16,383 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,383. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Anikas Closet 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

What Anikas Closet funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$15,383
Washington1$1,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Lindblom Math & Science Academy
Chicago, IL
Education and Athletics.$10,383
Cleveland Avenue Foundation For Education Group
Chicago, IL
Education.$5,000
Game of Life Athletics
Federal Way, WA
Education.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Anikas Closet accept grant applications?

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

How much does Anikas Closet give?

$16,383 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Anikas Closet?

Its 2023 filing lists Joseph McCoy (President, Director), Jamenda McCoy (Treasurer, Director), Quentin McCoy (Director) and Jordyn McCoy (Director).

What does Anikas Closet fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.

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