Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Skokie, Illinois. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for general charitable, scientific, or educational purposes, including organizations in Illinois, New York, and other states.
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC at a glance
In short: Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $60K), mostly in Illinois. 59% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,616,459
- +8.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $59,869
- -3.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $354,180
- -38.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (16 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3450 West Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076-2951
Phone: (847) 679-9797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was CHASDEI SHIMON Inc ($280K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 74 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 19% to New York, 11% to California, and 3% to Pennsylvania. The filing data assigns 12% to an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 16 of 27 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $106K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $79K repeat.
- 33% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $652K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHASDEI SHIMON Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $280,000 |
| NER Naftali Inc Lincolnwood, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $210,000 |
| Midwest Refuah Health Center Chicago, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $200,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $200,000 |
| CCK Foundation Pleasanton, CA | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $169,999 |
| CHICAGO COMMUNITY KOLLEL Inc Chicago, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $100,000 |
| Bais Chaim Dovid East Lincolnwood, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $79,460 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF Yeshivas NESIVOS AHRON Chicago, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $60,000 |
| Telshe Yeshiva - Chicago Chicago, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $50,000 |
| CP Fund Chicago, IL | General Charitable Scientific or Educational Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $354,180 | $1,400,000 | $1,620,102 | $1,616,459 | 27 | $1,616,459 | $10,163 |
| 2022 | $574,282 | $1,310,000 | $1,487,489 | $1,483,900 | 24 | $1,483,900 | $33,756 |
| 2021 | $751,771 | $1,170,000 | $729,531 | $726,272 | 13 | $726,272 | $11,778 |
| 2020 | $311,302 | $712,981 | $654,631 | $652,389 | 10 | — | $10,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Midwest Refuah Health Center says its mission is to provide affordable, community-based primary health care on a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured people. Chicago Chesed Fund says it raises and distributes funds, goods, food, and assistance to poverty-stricken people in the Jewish community. Agudath Israel of Illinois says it seeks to inspire, educate, protect, and provide financial relief for children and families of the Orthodox Jewish community in the Chicagoland area. Limudei Da'as says it provides funds to individuals and organizations that support the Orthodox Jewish faith.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,616,459. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $280,000, with a median of $18,000. The largest awards included $280,000 to Chasdei Shimon Inc, $210,000 to Ner Naftali Inc, $200,000 to Midwest Refuah Health Center, and $200,000 to Yeshiva Darchei Torah. Other notable grants were $169,999 to CCK Foundation and $100,000 to Chicago Community Kollel Inc. The listed grants were for general charitable, scientific, or educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Menachem Shabat, Ahuva Shabat, and Eliana Shabat as directors, and Ayelet Shabat as an officer.
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ahuva Shabat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliana Shabat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Menachem Shabat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ayelet Shabat
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC
How much does Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC give each year?
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC gave $1.6M across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.5M across 24 grants.
What is Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's typical grant size?
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's median grant in 2023 was $18,000, and its average grant was $59,869, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC that year got $28K on average.
Where does Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC give grants?
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants), Lincolnwood, IL (3 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's largest grantees?
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's largest 2023 grantees include CHASDEI SHIMON Inc ($280,000), NER Naftali Inc ($210,000) and Midwest Refuah Health Center ($200,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC?
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC reported $354K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's EIN?
Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0778232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Menachem & Ahuva Shabat Family Foundation INC 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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