Foundation profile
James and Lesley Anixter Foundation
Private foundation · Highland Park, IL
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
18
Total given (last 3 years)
$140k
Median grant
$1k
Range
$250 – $100k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Federated giving program · 74%Performing arts · 8%Jewish organization · 6%Youth religious leadership · 4%History museum · 2%
States
IllinoisDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaConnecticutArizona
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data