The Hajim Family Foundation
The Hajim Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1987. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1988. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on higher education, hospitals, health associations, Jewish agencies, community funds, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+93.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$941K
+171.3% YoY
Grant Count
35
-14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+217.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving areas include:
- Higher education
- Hospitals and health associations
- Jewish agencies
- Community funds
- The arts
Grantmaking
The foundation made 25 additional grants totaling $842,900 in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,575,643
- Total revenue: $3,178,066
- Total expenses: $967,987
- Net income: $2,210,079
- Total liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Contributions received: $2,699,000
- Investment income and dividends: $100,841
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $378,166
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,575,643 | $1,850,282 | $2,140,178 |
| Revenue | $3,178,066 | $71,614 | $12,600 |
| Expenses | $967,987 | $371,089 | $420,337 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $957,102 | $360,993 | $403,591 |
| Net Investment Income | $468,156 | $62,443 | $35,455 |
| Distributable Amount | $125,874 | $108,620 | $128,729 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by trustees:
- Barbara Hajim (Trustee)
- Edmund Hajim (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA HAJIM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| EDMUND HAJIM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized as a significant supporter of educational institutions and cultural organizations. Recent grantmaking demonstrates continued commitment to performing arts, educational institutions, and community organizations across its priority geographic regions.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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