JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Supports Jewish community organizations and cultural initiatives in the Chicago area, primarily funding general operational support for various nonprofits.
JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION has 102 grants on file funding 38 organizations. Giving increased from $139,760 in 2024 to $146,600 in 2025. Reported assets: $430,128.
Total Assets
$430,128
Grants (Last Year)
$146,600
Total Grants on File
102
Recipients Funded
38
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,600 | 19 | $7,716 |
| 2024 | $139,760 | 18 | $7,764 |
| 2023 | $111,050 | 21 | $5,288 |
| 2022 | $99,400 | 23 | $4,322 |
| 2021 | $92,250 | 21 | $4,393 |
Top Grant Recipients
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Showing top 10 of 102 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 16 filing years)
LESLEY ANIXTER
VICE PRES.
JAMES ANIXTER
PRES.
IRS Filing History
JAMES AND LESLEY ANIXTER FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 16 years, spanning 2010 to 2025.
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