The Ikar Foundation
The Ikar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Great Barrington, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Ikar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ikar Foundation gave $70K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $69,500
- +98.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,167
- +98.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $127,300
- -65.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Ohio (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Ikar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($60K). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ikar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 132% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $70K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Support health and well being, the needy, and religious programs | $60,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality New York, NY | Support Religious Programs | $9,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Pittsfield, MA | To produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,300 | $4,949 | $72,031 | $69,500 | 3 | $69,500 | $2,418 | $498 |
| 2022 | $365,322 | $-52,111 | $38,382 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,000 | — | $718 |
| 2021 | $664,857 | $92,450 | $16,824 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $85,626 | $49 |
| 2020 | $444,779 | $137,643 | $36,238 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $102,965 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ikar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $498 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ikar Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elliot Schildkrout
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Rosenberg
Trustee
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 The Ikar Foundation
How much does The Ikar Foundation give each year?
The Ikar Foundation gave $70K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
What is The Ikar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ikar Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $9,000, and its average grant was $23,167, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ikar Foundation give grants?
The Ikar Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%).
Does The Ikar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Ikar Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ikar Foundation?
The Ikar Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $498 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ikar Foundation's EIN?
The Ikar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6687262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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