Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation is a private foundation, based in Evanston, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $159K.
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation gave $167K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,000
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,833
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $3,622,613
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Technion Society ($50K). Together the top 6 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 40 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2024) to $224K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Technion Society Chicago, IL | Fundraising Support | $50,000 |
| Oakton College Educational Foundation Des Plaines, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Northbrook, IL | Fundraising Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces Chicago, IL | Fundraising Support | $20,000 |
| Project Aid & Rescue Inc Northbrook, IL | Fundraising Support | $12,000 |
| The Central Fund of Illinois-Metro Chicago Hillel Chicago, IL | Fundraising Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,622,613 | $186,207 | $207,881 | $167,000 | 6 | $178,893 | $159,244 | $166,906 |
| 2023 | $3,644,287 | $57,360 | $258,903 | $220,000 | 7 | $232,032 | $73,927 | $149,376 |
| 2022 | $3,845,830 | $49,469 | $241,019 | $195,000 | 8 | $214,255 | $49,856 | $162,560 |
| 2021 | $4,037,380 | $184,942 | $232,354 | $203,000 | 8 | $203,304 | $141,515 | $184,747 |
| 2020 | $4,084,792 | $55,893 | $261,339 | $224,000 | 11 | — | $45,325 | $182,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation is led by Ari M. Footlik, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ari M. Footlik
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janice B. Footlik
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert B. Footlik
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth Y. Footlik
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory Roberts (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Julian Levy (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation
How much does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation give each year?
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation gave $167K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 7 grants.
What is Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's typical grant size?
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $27,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation give grants?
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Northbrook, IL (2 grants).
Does Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraising Support" (5 grants).
Who are Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's largest grantees?
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Technion Society ($50,000), Oakton College Educational Foundation ($50,000) and Jewish National Fund ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation?
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's EIN?
Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2670013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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