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The Lefkofsky Family Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 207066362  ·  Private foundation

The Lefkofsky Family Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.5M in annual giving against $52.0M in assets. This page documents the 94 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Lefkofsky Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$52.0M
Total assets
94
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Lefkofsky Family Foundation funds

The Lefkofsky Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, health care, scientific research, arts & culture.

K-12 EducationHealth CareScientific ResearchArts & Culture

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop, women girls.

childrenyouth popwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Lefkofsky Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Statement of Contributions
CHARITABLE
Chicago, IL$7.1M2023
See Attached Statement of Contributions
CHARITABLE
Chicago, IL$6.7M2022
See Attached Statement of Contributions
CHARITABLE
Chicago, IL$6.6M2024
See Attached Statement of Contributions
CHARITABLE
Chicago, IL$5.5M2020
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Arts & culture.
Chicago, IL$1.2M2019
University of Michigan
Education.
Palatine, IL$353K2019
Museum of Science & Industry
Arts & culture.
Chicago, IL$300K2019
Jewish United Fund
Jewish causes.
Chicago, IL$250K2019
Art Institute of Chicago
Arts & culture.
Chicago, IL$175K2019
Am Shalom
Jewish causes.
Glencoe, IL$151K2019
Museum of Contemporary Art
Arts & culture.
Chicago, IL$147K2019
Ausl
Education.
Chicago, IL$146K2019
University of Chicago
Medical research.
Chicago, IL$125K2019
Whitney Museum of American Art
Arts & culture.
New York, NY$108K2019
Children's First Fund
Education.
Chicago, IL$102K2019

The Lefkofsky Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$5.0M
2020$5.5M
2022$6.7M
2023$7.1M
2024$6.6M

How to apply for funding from The Lefkofsky Family Foundation

The Lefkofsky Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lefkofskyfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lefkofsky Family Foundation

Does The Lefkofsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Lefkofsky Family Foundation fund?
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include See Attached Statement of Contributions, See Attached Statement of Contributions, See Attached Statement of Contributions. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Lefkofsky Family Foundation give in grants?
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation reported $5.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.9M over 94 grants.
Where is The Lefkofsky Family Foundation located?
The Lefkofsky Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 207066362.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lefkofsky Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lefkofsky Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.