The Nikoh Foundation is a private charitable foundation established in 2013, based in Northbrook, Illinois. It is managed by the donor's family and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is classified as a private grantmaking foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$588K
+4.0% YoY
Grant Count
42
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Nikoh Foundation strives to honor the donor's legacy through charitable giving. The foundation's primary focus areas are:
- Medical research around cancer and other life-altering conditions
- Jewish community and leadership development
- Children's services, including assistance for children with cancer
- Cancer research and education
- Women's health
- Social services
- Assistance for individuals with disabilities
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across its priority areas. Recent grant activity includes:
Invitation Only
** The foundation only accepts applications by invitation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Georgia, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,477,325
- Total Revenue: $1,230,000
- Total Expenses: $672,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,740,000
- Total Revenue: $397,812
- Total Expenses: $633,608
- Investment Income and Dividends: $274,236
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than direct contributions.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra M Hokin | President | 4 | $8,000 |
| Eugene B Levin | Treasurer | 4 | $8,000 |
| Joseph A Hokin | Vice President | 4 | $8,000 |
| Gary S Hokin | Vice President | 4 | $8,000 |
| Samuel C Hokin | Secretary | 4 | $8,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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