The Nikoh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nikoh Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $587,655 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $66,500. 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$587,655
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$66,500
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $564,906 the year before.
38% 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 | $564,906 | 45 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $587,655 | 42 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
The Nikoh 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 Nikoh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 17 | $379,818 |
| New York | 4 | $88,518 |
| California | 5 | $37,858 |
| Georgia | 8 | $32,590 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,447 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $16,800 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,050 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $74 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Cancer research. | $66,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Building medical center. | $50,500 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | Cancer research. | $50,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Cancer research. | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Cancer research. | $50,000 |
| Keshet | Serve individuals with disabilities. | $40,000 |
| American Technion Society | Cancer research. | $25,000 |
| Camp Kesem | Cancer assistance. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the IDF | Assistance. | $21,000 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | Education. | $20,261 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Emergency medical services. | $20,000 |
| Bbyo | Community service. | $16,800 |
| Jewish United Fund | Social services. | $16,000 |
| Slingshot Fund | Maximize philanthropic effectiveness. | $15,750 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation | Healthcare. | $15,337 |
| Next Rung Inc | Help mental health issues of first responders. | $15,000 |
| Maccabim School | Education. | $10,500 |
| Ark | Help the poor. | $10,360 |
| ChesedChicago | Food pantry operations. | $10,000 |
| Israel ParaSport Center | Programs for disabled.Assist people with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Mishkan Chicago | Religious.Assistance. | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable FundDAFgiving360 | Assistance. | $7,500 |
| Associated Talmud Torahs | Education. | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Fire prevention. | $5,000 |
| Carry the Load | Honors our nation's heroes. | $5,000 |
| Creative Life Foundation | Prevent human trafficking. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Assistance. | $2,768 |
| Congregation Bnai Tikvah | Religious. | $2,545 |
| Lungevity Lung Cancer Foundation | Lung cancer research/assistance. | $2,104 |
| Temple Sinai | Religious. | $1,522 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Mental health, crisis intervention. | $1,500 |
| Congregation Or VeShalom | Religious. | $309 |
| FD Now | Medical. | $309 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Cancer. | $258 |
| Congregation Micah | Religious. | $186 |
| ALS United Georgia | Als. | $185 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Community Services. | $162 |
| City of Hope | Cancer. | $100 |
| Sharsheret Breast Cancer | Cancer. | $74 |
| Congregation Beth Yeshurun | Religious. | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra M Hokin
- Eugene B Levin
- Joseph A Hokin
- Gary S Hokin
- Samuel C Hokin
Questions people ask
Does The Nikoh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nikoh Foundation give?
$587,655 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs The Nikoh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra M Hokin (President), Eugene B Levin (Treasurer), Joseph A Hokin (Vice President) and Gary S Hokin (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Nikoh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and faith communities.