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The Ikar Foundation

Preselected recipients only Great Barrington, Massachusetts · EIN 476687262

The Ikar Foundation is a private foundation in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $69,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Ikar 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ikar Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$60,000
New York1$9,000
Massachusetts1$500

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable
Cincinnati, OH
Support health and well being, the needy, and religious programs$60,000
Institute for Jewish Spirituality
New York, NY
Support religious programs$9,000
Barrington Stage Company
Pittsfield, MA
To produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ikar Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ikar Foundation give?

$69,500 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.

Who runs The Ikar Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Elliot Schildkrout (Trustee) and Terry Rosenberg (Trustee).

What does The Ikar Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.

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