Skolnik Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Skolnik Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $210,140 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,530. 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$210,140
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,530
- Assets$51,392
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $245,139 the year before.
36% 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 | $245,139 | 18 | $0 |
| 2024 | $210,140 | 14 | $51,392 |
How to apply
Skolnik 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.
What Skolnik Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $145,890 |
| New York | 5 | $43,450 |
| California | 1 | $20,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Chesed Fund | General Operating Purposes | $70,530 |
| Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School | General Operating Purposes. | $40,000 |
| The Shluchim Office | General Operating Purposes | $38,000 |
| Chabad of Rancho Mirage | General Operating Purposes | $20,800 |
| Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary Hebrew School | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Bucktown | General Operating Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Khal Chasidim | General Operating Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Yeshivas Kesser Yonah | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Southwest Miami | General Operating Support. | $5,000 |
| Mebachem Education Foundation | General Operating Purposes | $3,600 |
| Zichron Shmual Inc | General Opperating Support. | $1,000 |
| Mosdot Botoshan Inc | General Operating Purposes. | $600 |
| Outreach Lubavitch | General Operating Support. | $360 |
| Yeshivas Minchas | General Operating Purposes. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Morton Skolnik
- Kenneth Skolnik
- Deborah Skolnik Rosenberg
Questions people ask
Does Skolnik Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Skolnik Family Foundation give?
$210,140 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Skolnik Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Morton Skolnik (President), Kenneth Skolnik (Vice-President) and Deborah Skolnik Rosenberg (Secretary).
What does Skolnik Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.