Ericka and Matthew Thacker
Ericka and Matthew Thacker is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest recipient shares going to organizations in Illinois and Michigan.
Ericka and Matthew Thacker at a glance
In short: Ericka and Matthew Thacker gave $96K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,190
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,206
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $630,462
- -10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ericka and Matthew Thacker
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2301 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 750, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 781-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ericka and Matthew Thacker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($26K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 30% went to recipients in Michigan. The largest listed grants include recipients in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, and Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ericka and Matthew Thacker open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $785 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $96K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To Support Charitable Purposes | $25,525 |
| Mishkan Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $20,945 |
| Beacon Academy a Montessory High School Evanston, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $19,200 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $10,361 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music Inc Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $3,150 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $2,710 |
| Circesteem Inc Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Jewish United Fund of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| Tamarack Camps Bloomfield Hills, MI | To Support Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | To Support Charitable Purposes | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $630,462 | $23,476 | $98,831 | $96,190 | 30 | $97,510 | $22,155 | $57,570 |
| 2024 | $705,817 | $4,995 | $75,526 | $72,951 | 30 | $74,238 | $12,948 | $53,844 |
| 2023 | $776,348 | $317,516 | $48,966 | $46,706 | 26 | $46,706 | $5,448 | $24,189 |
| 2022 | $507,798 | $22,963 | $53,490 | $51,390 | 20 | $51,390 | $20,863 | $25,043 |
| 2021 | $538,325 | $82,188 | $69,628 | $59,573 | 26 | $60,573 | $81,188 | $27,638 |
| 2020 | $509,846 | $546,214 | $36,368 | $35,598 | 16 | — | $380,265 | $17,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ericka and Matthew Thacker reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, universities, arts organizations, youth programs, disability-focused athletics, and community lending.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School says it aims to develop young people who put Jewish values into action. CirceSteem says it uses circus arts to foster self-esteem and mutual respect among youth. Dare2Tri Paratriathlon Club describes its work as building confidence, community, health, and wellness for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments. The Joffrey Ballet describes itself as a ballet company and dance education organization, while Jewish Free Loan Chicago says it provides zero-interest personal loans to help Chicagoans avoid predatory lending.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $96,190. Grants ranged from $50 to $25,525, with a median grant of $360. Its largest reported grants were $25,525 to the University of Michigan, $20,945 to Mishkan Chicago, $19,200 to Beacon Academy A Montessory High School, and $10,361 to Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School. Other grants included $3,150 to Old Town School of Folk Music, $2,710 to the University of Chicago, and $2,500 to CirceSteem Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ericka Thacker as trustee and president, Matthew Thacker as trustee and secretary, and Andrea Wolfe as trustee and treasurer.
Ericka and Matthew Thacker is led by Ericka Thacker, Trustee - President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ericka Thacker
Trustee - President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Wolfe
Trustee - Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Thacker
Trustee - Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ericka and Matthew Thacker
How much does Ericka and Matthew Thacker give each year?
Ericka and Matthew Thacker gave $96K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 30 grants.
What is Ericka and Matthew Thacker's typical grant size?
Ericka and Matthew Thacker's median grant in 2025 was $360, and its average grant was $3,206, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ericka and Matthew Thacker that year got $5K on average.
Where does Ericka and Matthew Thacker give grants?
Ericka and Matthew Thacker gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (19 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Who are Ericka and Matthew Thacker's largest grantees?
Ericka and Matthew Thacker's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan ($25,525), Mishkan Chicago ($20,945) and Beacon Academy a Montessory High School ($19,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ericka and Matthew Thacker?
Ericka and Matthew Thacker reported $630K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ericka and Matthew Thacker fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for schools, universities, arts organizations, youth programs, disability-focused athletics, and community lending. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ericka and Matthew Thacker?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ericka and Matthew Thacker's EIN?
Ericka and Matthew Thacker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3346001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ericka and Matthew Thacker accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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