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The Irving M & Sylvia Footlik Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities should consider exploring warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $167,000 across 15 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc
New York, NY
$235K
12%
J-STEM FOUNDATION
NORTHBROOK, IL
$70K
3%
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM
NAPERVILLE, IL
$50K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION?
No. IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION give?
IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois 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 IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $167 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc, J-STEM FOUNDATION, and CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION?
IRVING M & SYLVIA FOOTLIK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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