The Lefkofsky Family Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-7066362
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-7066362
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various nonprofit initiatives through an invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $6.6 million across 135 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to relationship-based funding. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
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Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY
Chicago, IL
$6.5M
12%
MILLENNIUM PARK FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$900K
2%
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$775K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Lefkofsky Family Foundation?
No. The Lefkofsky Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Lefkofsky Family Foundation give?
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Lefkofsky Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Lefkofsky Family Foundation fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Lefkofsky Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Lefkofsky Family Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $6.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Lefkofsky Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Lefkofsky Family Foundation awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY, MILLENNIUM PARK FOUNDATION, and The Art Institute of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Lefkofsky Family Foundation?
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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