Taxman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Taxman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $9,250 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$9,250
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $972,300 the year before.
25% 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 | $507,000 | 34 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $972,300 | 20 | $16.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 20 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Taxman 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 Taxman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Illinois | 12 | $442,875 |
| New York | 2 | $16,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches | Charitable | $1.1 million |
| The Helping Hands Network | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Girf | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The New Reform Congregation Kadima | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Ark | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Repair the World Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Nicklaus Children's Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| For Autistic Kids | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Cures Within Reach | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friend of the Israel Defense Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Glenkirk | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hoag | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Icare Dog Rescue | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Fire Department | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Illinois Pga Foundation | Charitable | $1,875 |
| Breakthrough TD1 | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Seymour Taxman
- Nancy R Taxman
- Mitchell Roth Co Much Shelist
- Glenn D Taxman
- Scott Taxman
Questions people ask
Does Taxman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taxman Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $9,250.
Who runs Taxman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Seymour Taxman (President), Nancy R Taxman (Secretary), Mitchell Roth Co Much Shelist (Treasurer) and Glenn D Taxman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Taxman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.