Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,190 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $360 and the largest $25,525. 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$96,190
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$360
- Largest grant$25,525
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,951 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $46,706 | 26 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $72,951 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $96,190 | 30 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Ericka and Matthew Thacker 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 Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $66,455 |
| Michigan | 4 | $28,605 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $360 |
| Indiana | 1 | $360 |
| New York | 1 | $180 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $180 |
| California | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | To support charitable purposes | $25,525 |
| Mishkan Chicago | To support charitable purposes | $20,945 |
| Beacon Academy A Montessory High School | To support charitable purposes | $19,200 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | To support charitable purposes | $10,361 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music Inc | To support charitable purposes | $3,150 |
| University of Chicago | To support charitable purposes | $2,710 |
| Circesteem Inc | To support charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago | To support charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Tamarack Camps | To support charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | To support charitable purposes | $1,250 |
| DARE2TRI Paratriathlon Club | To support charitable purposes | $1,230 |
| Michigan Hillel | To support charitable purposes | $1,030 |
| Lakota Circle | To support charitable purposes | $540 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | To support charitable purposes | $410 |
| Chesedchicago | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| Indiana University | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| Jewish Free Loan Chicago Inc | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| The Ark Chicago | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | To support charitable purposes | $360 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | To support charitable purposes | $300 |
| Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County | To support charitable purposes | $250 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory | To support charitable purposes | $240 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | To support charitable purposes | $189 |
| Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc | To support charitable purposes | $180 |
| Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund | To support charitable purposes | $180 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | To support charitable purposes | $180 |
| WTTW | To support charitable purposes | $150 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $120 |
| Graceland West Comunity Association | To support charitable purposes | $100 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | To support charitable purposes | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Ericka Thacker
- Matthew Thacker
- Andrea Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation give?
$96,190 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $360.
Who runs Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ericka Thacker (Trustee - President), Matthew Thacker (Trustee - Secretary) and Andrea Wolfe (Trustee - Treasurer).
What does Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.