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Arkes Family Foundation: 118 grants to organizations, $1.2 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Arkes Family Foundation, a private foundation in Chicago, IL, paid 118 grants to organizations totaling $1,232,501 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 11, 2025. The largest was $850,600 to Hhplift in Chicago, IL for exempt purpose of organization.
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- EIN
- 461536842
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Assets
- $10,288,803
- Grants paid
- $1,232,501
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 11, 2025, IRS object ID 202523159349101957. It reported $1,232,501 in grants paid; 118 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hhplift | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Employment | $850,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Juf | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $75,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $46,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Westlawn Cemetary | Norridge, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $19,451 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jcua | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Respond Now Inc | Chicago Heights, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Digestive Health | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $5,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bbyo | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| High Sight | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| JCFS Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vocel | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shalva | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $4,615 | apps.irs.gov |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $4,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aunt Marthas | Olympia Fields, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nijc | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cara Program | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Employment | $2,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Latinos Progresando | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ignite | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliance To End Homelessness | Hillside, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Growing Home | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Employment | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jewish Women Foundation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Twist Out Cancer | Villanova, PA | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wits | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Environment | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Horace Mann Alumni Enrichment Fund | Valley Village, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Impact Grants Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anew | Tukwila, WA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bautista Memorial Scholarship | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cast | Ames, IA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Cac | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Doctor Without Border | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hadassah Chicago Northshore | Northbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Heifer Intl | Little Rock, AR | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mercado Global | Brooklyn, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NHS of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Niu Alumni Association | Dekalb, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truah | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Beloit College | Beliot, WI | Exempt purpose of organization | Education | $917 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lubeznik Center | Michigan City, IN | Exempt purpose of organization | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| NCJW | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alzheimer Association | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brady Center | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago House | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Human Rhythm Project | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cristo Rey High School | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Delta Institute | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | Environment | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Equip for Equality | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Four Directions Rfa | Gainesville, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Genesys Works | Keller, TX | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Good Shepherd Center | Hazel Crest, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Exempt purpose of organization | Housing and shelter | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| JDRF | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oxfam America Action Fund Inc | Boston, MA | Exempt purpose of organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southern Poverty | Montgomery, AL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Special Olympics | Normal, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Story Catchers Theatre | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Us Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voices | Madison, WI | Exempt purpose of organization | Environment | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | Religion-related | $360 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Inspire Through Flowers | Evanston, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Health care | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amnesty Intel | New York, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Devices 4 the Disabled | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Human services | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Family Institute | Evanston, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hillel at U of I | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | Skokie, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Shriver Center for Poverty Law | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tourette Association of America | Bayside, NY | Exempt purpose of organization | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michiana Shores Fire Dept | Michiana Shores, IN | Exempt purpose of organization | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ezra-Habonim | Skokie, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $180 | apps.irs.gov | |
| WTTW | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $145 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Historical Society | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $130 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $120 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Israel Scout Tzofim | West Hills, CA | Exempt purpose of organization | $118 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Architecture | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $110 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Exempt purpose of organization | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Congregation Bene Shalom | Skokie, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jewish Genealogical Society of Il | Northbrook, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Make A Wish | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spertus | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $95 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Horticultural Society | Alexandria, VA | Exempt purpose of organization | Environment | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Employment | $855,350 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $46,700 |
| Human services | $29,865 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $7,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $6,500 |
| Education | $5,667 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $2,830 |
| Environment | $2,560 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $1,151,596 |
| New York | $58,060 |
| District of Columbia | $8,600 |
| Virginia | $2,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,000 |
| California | $1,618 |
| Wisconsin | $1,417 |
| Washington | $1,000 |
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Updated November 11, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.