The Michael & Frances Halikias
The Michael & Frances Halikias is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Michael & Frances Halikias at a glance
In short: The Michael & Frances Halikias gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $8,750
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,577,899
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael & Frances Halikias funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church ($15K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael & Frances Halikias gives
- Giving grew 775% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 762% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church Palatine, IL | Support Activities | $15,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis Lombard, IL | Support Activities | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,577,899 | $1,358 | $18,101 | $17,500 | 2 | $17,500 | $1,358 | $2,298 |
| 2024 | $1,595,399 | $1,258 | $163 | — | — | — | $1,258 | $2,169 |
| 2023 | $1,595,399 | $1,196 | $169 | — | — | — | $1,196 | $2,157 |
| 2022 | $1,595,399 | $1,240 | $2,027 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,240 | $2,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael & Frances Halikias reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael & Frances Halikias is led by Aristotle Halikias, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aristotle Halikias
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Michael & Frances Halikias
How much does The Michael & Frances Halikias give each year?
The Michael & Frances Halikias gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Michael & Frances Halikias?
The Michael & Frances Halikias reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michael & Frances Halikias?
The Michael & Frances Halikias is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Oak Brook, IL. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Michael & Frances Halikias operate?
The Michael & Frances Halikias has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is The Michael & Frances Halikias's EIN?
The Michael & Frances Halikias's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7227832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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