Fixler Family Foundation
Fixler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $309K.
Fixler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fixler Family Foundation gave $309K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $155K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $309,180
- +758.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $154,590
- +758.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $154,590
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Fixler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($307K). Together the top 2 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $309K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $307,180 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $7,814 | $319,370 | $309,180 | 2 | — | $8,276 |
| 2020 | $311,556 | $6,701 | $41,069 | $36,000 | 2 | $2,142 | $16,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fixler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fixler Family Foundation is led by Lowell S. Fixler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lowell S. Fixler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Fixler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael C. Fixler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Fixler Family Foundation
How much does Fixler Family Foundation give each year?
Fixler Family Foundation gave $309K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $36K across 2 grants.
Where does Fixler Family Foundation operate?
Fixler Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is Fixler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Fixler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fixler Family Foundation's EIN?
Fixler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3411385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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