SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS
Highland Park, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4053778
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Sacks Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $5.5 million in grants to 166 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and funding opportunities are available only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION
$8.3M
16%
Northwestern University
$6.6M
12%
THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND
$4.2M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
50
Median 1st year grant
$15K
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 SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS?
No. SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS give?
SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Louisiana, 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 SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS make each year?
In 2024, SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS fund recently?
In 2024, SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION, Northwestern University, and THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS?
SACKS FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MICHAEL SACKS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.