The Anikstein Family Fund Inc
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It reported 12 grants totaling $121,975 in 2024, supporting organizations including local youth, education, Jewish community, and conservation organizations, as well as organizations based elsewhere.
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Anikstein Family Fund Inc gave $122K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,975
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,165
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,445,175
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (80% 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 The Anikstein Family Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Rebecca Levy Anikstein as the contact, says there are no specific requirements for forms or materials, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Rebecca Levy Anikstein
Mailing address: 1 Doverton Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (516) 409-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anikstein Family Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys Girls Club of Greenwich Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 11% to New York, 6% to Michigan, 2% to Washington, D.C., and 1% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Anikstein Family Fund Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $80K (2020) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club of Greenwich Inc Greenwich, CT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Greenwich County Day School Greenwich, CT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Eagle Hill Foundation Inc Greenwich, CT | General Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Support | $12,100 |
| UJA Federation of Greenwich Inc Greenwich, CT | General Support | $10,375 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Inc Greenwich, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $7,500 |
| Special Education Legal Fund Inc Old Greenwich, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Greenwich Land Trust Inc Greenwich, CT | General Support | $2,250 |
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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 | $2,445,175 | $282,455 | $122,253 | $121,975 | 12 | $122,000 | $75,478 | $145,633 |
| 2023 | $2,478,572 | $23,690 | $115,203 | $114,450 | 11 | $114,450 | $31,858 | $134,088 |
| 2022 | $1,715,612 | $1,204 | $110,823 | $107,200 | 17 | $107,200 | $21,631 | $96,215 |
| 2021 | $2,483,684 | $97,077 | $114,536 | $110,750 | 10 | $110,750 | $97,077 | $119,457 |
| 2020 | $2,318,570 | $380,143 | $81,137 | $79,850 | 14 | — | $380,143 | $95,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anikstein Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — 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 funder is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich says it prepares young people to be responsible, caring, and productive community members; Eagle Hill Foundation says its school serves children who learn differently; and Special Education Legal Fund says it supports families navigating the special education system.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions that include supporting Jewish communities and philanthropy (UJA Federation of Greenwich), providing health, well-being, and education support for Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces), and conserving open space in Greenwich (Greenwich Land Trust).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $121,975. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $8,750. The largest grants were $25,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich and Greenwich County Day School, and $20,000 to Eagle Hill Foundation. Other grants included $12,100 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $10,375 to UJA Federation of Greenwich, and $10,000 to Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich. All listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebecca Levy Anikstein as president and Darren C. Anikstein as secretary and treasurer.
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc is led by Rebecca Levy Anikstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Levy Anikstein
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren C. Anikstein
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Anikstein Family Fund Inc
How much does The Anikstein Family Fund Inc give each year?
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc gave $122K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 11 grants.
What is The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $10,165, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anikstein Family Fund Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Anikstein Family Fund Inc give grants?
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (6 grants).
Does The Anikstein Family Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys Girls Club of Greenwich Inc ($25,000), Greenwich County Day School ($25,000) and Eagle Hill Foundation Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anikstein Family Fund Inc?
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Anikstein Family Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anikstein Family Fund Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's EIN?
The Anikstein Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1984948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Anikstein Family Fund 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 2020–2024
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