The William N and Jane C Pontikes
The William N and Jane C Pontikes is a private foundation, based in Riverwoods, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3K.
The William N and Jane C Pontikes at a glance
In short: The William N and Jane C Pontikes gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,200
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,733
- -65.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $30,374
- -6.3% 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 William N and Jane C Pontikes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Deerfield High School ($5K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William N and Jane C Pontikes gives
- Giving grew 5100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 $100 (2022) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield High School Deerfield, IL | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm Riverwoods, IL | General Charitable | $100 |
| The 11-10-02 Foundation Evanston, IL | General Charitable | $100 |
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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 | $30,374 | $3,566 | $5,595 | $5,200 | 3 | $5,200 | $3,171 | $4,999 |
| 2024 | $32,403 | $3,538 | $8,829 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,500 | $3,309 | $4,672 |
| 2023 | $37,694 | $37,875 | $8,684 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,500 | $2,051 | $3,815 |
| 2022 | $39,718 | $4,002 | $3,752 | $100 | 1 | $3,600 | $3,866 | $2,723 |
| 2021 | $39,468 | $1,283 | $3,615 | — | — | — | $1,183 | $2,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William N and Jane C Pontikes reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William N and Jane C Pontikes's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William N. Pontikes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jane C. Pontikes
Successor
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nicholas R. Pontikes
Successor
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William N and Jane C Pontikes
How much does The William N and Jane C Pontikes give each year?
The William N and Jane C Pontikes gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The William N and Jane C Pontikes's typical grant size?
The William N and Jane C Pontikes's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $1,733, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William N and Jane C Pontikes give grants?
The William N and Jane C Pontikes gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The William N and Jane C Pontikes give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The William N and Jane C Pontikes's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The William N and Jane C Pontikes?
The William N and Jane C Pontikes reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The William N and Jane C Pontikes's EIN?
The William N and Jane C Pontikes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7093307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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