Matanky Family Charitable Foundation
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $192K.
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Matanky Family Charitable Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,100
- +77.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,183
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $196,377
- +184.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (71% 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 Matanky Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Etzion Foundation ($18K). Together the top 6 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Matanky Family Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $61K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Etzion Foundation Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy Skokie, IL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Skokie, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School Skokie, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Eretz Hendah Chicago, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Congregation Kins of West Rogers Park Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,600 |
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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 | $196,377 | $381,127 | $66,560 | $61,100 | 6 | $61,865 | $192,342 | $3,712 |
| 2023 | $68,930 | $161,923 | $34,574 | $34,500 | 4 | $34,550 | $67,682 | $2,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matanky Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation is led by Leonard Matanky, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Matanky
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chana Isenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisheva Gershon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Matanky
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raanana Stein
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shoshana Matanky
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yitzchak Matanky
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Matanky
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Matanky Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Matanky Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
What is Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,183, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matanky Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Skokie, IL (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Matanky Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Etzion Foundation ($18,000), Ida Crown Jewish Academy ($12,000) and Arie Crown Hebrew Day School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matanky Family Charitable Foundation?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Matanky Family Charitable Foundation?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $196K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Matanky Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3283298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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