The Hajim Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hajim Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $940,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$940,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $346,609 the year before.
69% 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 | $346,609 | 41 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $940,500 | 35 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
The Hajim 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 The Hajim Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $205,600 |
| Florida | 5 | $172,200 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $123,200 |
| New York | 4 | $84,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $27,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | General support | $250,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation | General support | $148,000 |
| Brunswick School | General support | $105,000 |
| Florida Keys Educational Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Rochester | Hajim art of sci competiton | $75,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | General support | $60,700 |
| The Nantucket Project Academy | General support | $40,000 |
| The Horatio Alger Association | General support | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Collage Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Wily Network | General support | $15,000 |
| Forman School | General support | $7,500 |
| Harmundi Foundation | Aaron sperber | $7,500 |
| Ocrat | General support | $6,000 |
| Safe Place | General support | $5,500 |
| Nha | General support | $5,250 |
| Friends of Nha | Membership | $5,000 |
| HCC Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Connectus | General support | $5,000 |
| Jcca | General support | $5,000 |
| Our House | General support | $5,000 |
| The Keys Children's Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Dublin School | General support | $2,500 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | General support | $2,500 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Denver | General support | $2,000 |
| America Gives | Baih osman | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Slaon Kettering | In memory of arie kopelman | $1,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket | General support | $1,000 |
| Waterside School | General support | $500 |
| Egan Maritime Institute | Membership | $250 |
| Small Friend on Ack | General support | $100 |
| Greenwich Academy | General support | $100 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Hajim
- Edmund Hajim
Questions people ask
Does The Hajim Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hajim Family Foundation give?
$940,500 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Hajim Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Hajim (Trustee) and Edmund Hajim (Trustee).
What does The Hajim Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.