Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,054 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $124,954. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$178,054
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$124,954
- Assets$469,705
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,950 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,000 | 7 | $435,709 |
| 2024 | $78,950 | 12 | $647,060 |
| 2025 | $178,054 | 7 | $469,705 |
How to apply
Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $173,054 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anshe Emet | Charity | $124,954 |
| Juf | Charity | $41,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cures Within Reach | Charity | $3,000 |
| Fracis W Parker School | Charity | $3,000 |
| Ezra Habonim the Niles Township Jewish Congregation | Charity | $600 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Ankin
- Tracy Ankin
- James Rabinowitz
- Michael Zucker
- Dana Price
Questions people ask
Does Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable Foundation give?
$178,054 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard Ankin (Director), Tracy Ankin (Director), James Rabinowitz (Director) and Michael Zucker (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.