Takiff Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Takiff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $464,682 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,260 and the largest $136,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$464,682
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,260
- Largest grant$136,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $517,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $517,150 | 26 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $464,682 | 26 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bobette Takiff 313 Shoreline Court, Glencoe, IL 60022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 835-6500 |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made to exempt charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations as selected by the Directors. |
What Takiff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $435,720 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,162 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 1 | $1,800 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,800 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,800 |
| New York | 1 | $1,800 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,800 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | General Operating Support | $136,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| The Ark | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Hillel Center of University of Illinois | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Maryville Academy | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Hillel International | General Operating Support | $10,362 |
| Chicago White Sox Charities - WPY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General Operating Support | $5,520 |
| Glencoe Public Library | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Ringling Collge of Art and Design | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Writers Theatre | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Hillel at American University | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Butler University | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Columbia University | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Orange County | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Rice University | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at Tulane University | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Hillel at University of Alabama | General Operating Support | $1,800 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Council For Youth Services | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | General Operating Support | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Bobette Takiff
- Jill Hirsh
- Elizabeth Scheinfeld
Questions people ask
Does Takiff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Takiff Family Foundation give?
$464,682 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,260.
Who runs Takiff Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bobette Takiff (Director), Jill Hirsh (Director) and Elizabeth Scheinfeld (Director).
What does Takiff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.