Taxman Family Foundation

EIN 20-4568076 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9.3K Funds in FL, IL, NY +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Taxman Family Foundation based in IL paid 20 grants totaling $1.7M to 20 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1.2M, with a median of $9.3K. Its largest recipients included MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES, THE HELPING HANDS NETWORK, and GIRF. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,540,680
Giving (latest yr)
$1,658,875
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$9.3K
Recipients
20
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches$1,150,000
  • The Helping Hands Network$135,000
  • Girf$100,000
  • The New Reform Congregation Kadima$100,000
  • The Ark$35,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$1,185,000 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$442,875 · 12 grants
  • New York$16,000 · 2 grants
  • California$15,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (20)

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach, FL
Charitable
$1,150,000
The Helping Hands Network
Northbrook, IL
Charitable
$135,000
The New Reform Congregation Kadima
Deerfield, IL
Charitable
$100,000
Girf
Chicago, IL
Charitable
$100,000
The Ark
Chicago, IL
Charitable
$35,000
Auditorium Theatre
Chicago, IL
Charitable
$27,500
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
Charitable
$25,000
Repair the World Inc
New York, NY
Charitable
$15,000
Keshet
Northbrook, IL
Charitable
$15,000
Nicklaus Children's Healthcare Foundation
Juno Beach, FL
Charitable
$10,000
For Autistic Kids
Glenview, IL
Charitable
$8,500
Friend of the Israel Defense Fund
Chicago, IL
Charitable
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Taxman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Taxman Family Foundation reported 20 itemized grants totaling $1.7M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1.2M (median $9.3K).

Recent recipients include MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES, THE HELPING HANDS NETWORK, GIRF, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Taxman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Taxman Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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