Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family
The Joseph R & Helen Shaker Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Oak Park, Illinois. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on social services, health care, education, human rights, and child welfare.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$721K
+50.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$548K
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
77
+13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Social services
- Health care
- Education
- Human rights
- Child welfare
The foundation demonstrates particular interest in human services and poverty alleviation initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $478,000–$721,244
- Annual giving: $547,781–$581,000
- Giving rate: Greater than 100% of assets
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $721,244 | $477,979 | $365,472 |
| Revenue | $942,275 | $843,018 | $871,953 |
| Expenses | $699,010 | $730,511 | $683,701 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $547,781 | $586,887 | $486,834 |
| Net Investment Income | $17,367 | $22,018 | $25,953 |
| Distributable Amount | $26,320 | $26,941 | $34,067 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY R SHAKER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1100 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301-1015
- Phone: 708-358-0301
- Website: www.shaker.com/shaker_foundati
- EIN: 36-3572999
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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