Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363458779 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation has awarded $5.9M across 300 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Amer Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation funds
Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, older adults, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amer Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science GENERAL | New York, NY | $206K | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $190K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $179K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation
Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation
- Does Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation fund?
- Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Amer Committee for the Weizmann Inst of Science, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation give in grants?
- Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 300 grants.
- Where is Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation located?
- Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363458779.
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