Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $547,781 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $236,321. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$547,781
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$236,321
- Assets$721,244
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $586,887 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $486,834 | 66 | $365,472 |
| 2023 | $586,887 | 68 | $477,979 |
| 2024 | $547,781 | 77 | $721,244 |
How to apply
Joseph R & Helen Shaker 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $236,521 |
| Illinois | 46 | $157,477 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $39,683 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,950 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,550 |
| New York | 4 | $11,520 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,200 |
| Kansas | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Tough Foundation | To further medical research | $236,321 |
| St Jude Children's Res Hospital | To further charitable and research w | $39,683 |
| West Side Service Connector | To further charitable work | $25,000 |
| Growing Community Media | To further charitable work | $20,000 |
| Hephzibah Children's Association | To further child welfare | $16,150 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To further charitable work | $11,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | To further charitable work | $11,000 |
| Salvation Army | To further charitable work | $10,200 |
| Community Foundation - Kerr County | To further charitable work | $10,000 |
| Digs With Dignity | To further charitable work | $10,000 |
| New Moms | To further charitable work | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further charitable work | $10,000 |
| Fenwick High School | To further charitable and religious | $7,550 |
| Best Buddies International | To further charitable work | $7,300 |
| Trinity High School | To further educational work | $7,047 |
| St Catherine of Siena | To further charitable work | $6,900 |
| Chef Ann Foundation | To further charitable work | $5,500 |
| St Giles Catholic Church | To further religious work | $5,400 |
| Covenant House | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Headstrong Project | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Medglobal | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Midwest Shelter Homeless Vets | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Lebanon Church | To further religious work | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Corps | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| The Center Foundation of Nevada | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Violet Foundation | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To further charitable work | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | To further charitable work | $3,750 |
| Arab Amer Bar Assoc Scholarship | To further charitable work | $3,500 |
| Oppportunity Knocks | To further charitable work | $3,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | To further charitable work | $2,500 |
| Oak Park Rotary | To further charitable work | $2,500 |
| Horace Mann School | To further charitable work | $2,000 |
| Il-Wi Sertoma Regional Ctr | To further charitable work | $1,500 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | To further charitable work | $1,500 |
| Our Lady of Lebanon Church | To further religious work | $1,300 |
| Fanconi Cancer Center | To further charitable work | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony R Shaker
Questions people ask
Does Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation give?
$547,781 in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony R Shaker (Trustee).
What does Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.