Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation
The Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation was a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return and states that the foundation dissolved and liquidated its assets, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $130K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,434,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $130,364
- Median grant
- $95,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (94% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return and says it dissolved and liquidated its assets.
- Contact
Mailing address: 205 N Michigan Avenue Fl 28, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 729-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 6% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation Chicago, IL | Public Welfare | $300,000 |
| Variety- the Children's Charity of IL Woodridge, IL | Public Welfare | $300,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Chicago Chicago, IL | Public Welfare | $250,000 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | Public Welfare | $200,000 |
| CJE Senior Life Chicago, IL | Public Welfare | $100,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum Skokie, IL | Public Welfare | $95,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Public Welfare | $50,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | Public Welfare | $41,000 |
| Spertus Institute Chicago, IL | Public Welfare | $38,000 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach Chicago, IL | Public Welfare | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $81,696 | $1,578,262 | $1,434,000 | 11 | $4,042 | $53,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants supported organizations whose stated missions included helping Chicagoland Jews facing adversity (The Ark), supporting cancer research in Israel (Israel Cancer Research Fund), and building community through resident-led partnerships and programs (Bright Star Community Outreach).
Other recipients included children’s charities, a Jewish community center, senior services, a Holocaust museum, and organizations focused on Israel. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s own.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,434,000. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $300,000, with a median of $95,000. The largest grants were $300,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Variety – The Children’s Charity of Illinois, followed by $250,000 to Jewish Community Center of Chicago and $200,000 to The Ark.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Stephen D Levin and Rick Rein as trustees.
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Rick Rein
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
$24K (2020)
Stephen D. Levin
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
$24K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $24K, to Stephen D Levin (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation
How much does Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $95,000, and its average grant was $130,364, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Welfare" (11 grants).
Who are Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Make a Wish Foundation ($300,000), Variety- the Children's Charity of IL ($300,000) and Jewish Community Center of Chicago ($250,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4176379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Jacob J Fink Charitable Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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