Sklare Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sklare Family Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $407,900 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$407,900
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,600 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $175,600 | 28 | $927,795 |
| 2024 | $407,900 | 28 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Sklare 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 Sklare Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $166,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $85,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $68,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $13,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To Fund Charitable Activities | $100,000 |
| Jewish Creativity International | To Fund Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| One Family Fund | To Fund Charitable Activities | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Israel Emergency AllianceElnet | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| The Schechter Institutes | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Hatzalah | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | To Fund Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Impact-Se | To Fund Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| NGO Monitor | To Fund Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Am Shalom | To Fund Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Atzum | To Fund Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County FederationCampaignLion AFH (FL | To Fund Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| L'Chiam Center | To Fund Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services | To Fund Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To Fund Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| Impact Israel | To Fund Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| Stand with Us | To Fund Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| Zeta Beta Tau | To Fund Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach Hillel of South Florida | To Fund Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc | To Fund Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | To Fund Charitable Activities | $1,800 |
| You Are Enough | To Fund Charitable Activities | $1,800 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | To Fund Charitable Activities | $1,800 |
| American Society of Yad Vashem | To Fund Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | To Fund Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Jewish Womens Foundation of South Palm Beach County on behalf of Alana Fain | To Fund Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamara Sklare Faintuch
- Ronald R Sklare
- Jack Faintuch
Questions people ask
Does Sklare Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sklare Family Foundation give?
$407,900 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sklare Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tamara Sklare Faintuch (President), Ronald R Sklare (Secretary) and Jack Faintuch (Treasurer).
What does Sklare Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.