Marko Niketic Foundation
Marko Niketic Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glenview, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K.
Marko Niketic Foundation at a glance
In short: Marko Niketic Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,711
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,942
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $97,610
- +985.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Marko Niketic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Sava Monastery ($21K). Together the top 5 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Sava Monastery Libertyville, IL | General Fund Donation | $20,711 |
| Holy Res Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Chicago, IL | General Fund Donation | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Glenview, IL | Needy Family Fund | $7,000 |
| Youth Services of Glenview Glenview, IL | General Fund Donation | $5,000 |
| Glenview Public Library Glenview, IL | General Fund Donation | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,610 | $99,837 | $103,627 | $44,711 | 5 | $44,711 |
| 2024 | $8,993 | $16,946 | $7,953 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marko Niketic Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gordana Niketic
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Luka Niketic
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Neboja Niketic
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Marko Niketic Foundation
How much does Marko Niketic Foundation give each year?
Marko Niketic Foundation gave $45K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Marko Niketic Foundation's typical grant size?
Marko Niketic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,942, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marko Niketic Foundation give grants?
Marko Niketic Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glenview, IL (3 grants).
Does Marko Niketic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Marko Niketic Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marko Niketic Foundation's largest grantees?
Marko Niketic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Sava Monastery ($20,711), Holy Res Serbian Orthodox Cathedral ($10,000) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marko Niketic Foundation?
Marko Niketic Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is Marko Niketic Foundation's EIN?
Marko Niketic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3226142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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