Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation
The Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation is a private foundation based in Westbury, New York. It gave $54,250 through 16 grants in 2024, supporting organizations with purposes including research, education, religious promotion, and donations.
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation at a glance
In short: Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation gave $54K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,250
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,391
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,175
- -88.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7001 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY 11590
Phone: (516) 876-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to recipients in Illinois, and 1% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Research | $15,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | Promoting Religion | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Children's Museum Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $4,200 |
| Sunrise Day Camp - Long Island Oceanside, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
| Children's Medical Fund of NY Sysoset, NY | Education | $2,800 |
| Sid Jacobson JCC Greenvale, NY | Promoting Religion | $2,500 |
| Latin School of Chicago Chicago, IL | Education | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Research | $2,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Education | $1,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grant total covered 16 grants; the 2023 total covered 16 grants, and the 2022 total covered 6 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,175 | $40,666 | $60,238 | $54,250 | 16 | $54,250 | $40,666 |
| 2023 | $19,220 | $-619 | $70,997 | $46,400 | 16 | $46,400 | — |
| 2022 | $8,619 | $39,618 | $38,209 | $31,000 | 6 | $31,000 | $24,618 |
| 2021 | $5,232 | $36,211 | $46,525 | $46,500 | 12 | $46,500 | $36,211 |
| 2020 | $19,887 | $39,845 | $45,325 | $44,800 | 11 | — | $39,345 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for research, education, religious promotion, and other charitable donations. One recipient, Northwell Health Foundation, says its mission is to connect philanthropic support with efforts to help underserved and uninsured people, advance medical technology and research, and support facilities and programs within Northwell Health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $54,250. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $15,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for research, $10,000 to NYU Grossman School of Medicine for education, and $5,000 to UJA Federation of NY for promoting religion. It also gave $4,200 to the Jewish Children’s Museum for educational purposes and $3,000 to Sunrise Day Camp – Long Island.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward Kalikow was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation is led by Edward Kalikow, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Kalikow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eugene Shalik (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James C. Devita (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation
How much does Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation give each year?
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation gave $54K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 16 grants.
What is Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's typical grant size?
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,391, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation give grants?
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Melville, NY (2 grants).
Does Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants) and "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's largest grantees?
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation ($15,000), NYU Grossman School of Medicine ($10,000) and UJA Federation of NY ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation?
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What does Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for research, education, religious promotion, and other charitable donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's EIN?
Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3239969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sidney and Pearl Kalikow 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sidney and Pearl Kalikow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sidney-and-pearl-kalikow-foundation-morg_f8041dd619d04ab89d1809bd6d956fff
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