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Sacks Family Foundation C/o Michael Sacks Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-4053778 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $12.6M
- Grants reported
- 103
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | $7M |
| 2024 | 50 | $5.5M |
Where Sacks Family Foundation C/o Michael Sacks gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $1.1M |
| THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $1M |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $1M |
| THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $1M |
| JEWISH UNITED FUND | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $600K |
| TULANE UNIVERSITY | NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $500K |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $500K |
| TULANE UNIVERSITY | NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $500K |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $500K |
| NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $375K |
| EB RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $250K |
| HOPE CHICAGO INC | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $250K |
| HOPE CHICAGO INC | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $250K |
| ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $250K |
| STEPPENWOLF THEATRE CO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $225K |
| STEPPENWOLF THEATRE CO | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $215K |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $210K |
| HYDE PARK ART CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $200K |
| BREAKING THROUGH INC | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $200K |
| HYDE PARK ART CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $200K |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $175K |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $170K |
| THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $130K |
| JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $125K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Sacks Family Foundation C/o Michael Sacks's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.