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Chicago foundations

There are 6,848 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Chicago metro area, including the cities of Chicago, Bolingbrook, Des Plaines, Elgin, Evanston, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Gary within the states of Illinois and Indiana. Combined, these Chicago metro foundations employ 10,773 people, earn more than $14 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $63 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,505
 
$8,273,709,474
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
516
 
$4,953,063,704
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
134
 
$20,925,553
Community foundations
 
107
 
$3,196,299,120
Corporate foundations
 
78
 
$1,613,674,147
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
26
 
$100,571,233
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
11
 
$4,995,630
Foundation professional societies
 
8
 
$932,437
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
6
 
$235,838
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4,194
1-10
 
414
11-25
 
25
26-100
 
15
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,546
$250k to $1M
 
740
$1M to $5M
 
449
$5M to $25M
 
191
$25M to $100M
 
36
$100M+
 
20
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Directory of foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 6,848

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
Revenue
$890.9m
Assets
$9.3b
Employees
201
EIN
23-7093598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago Community Trust mobilizes resources, ideas, and people to advance equity and opportunity in the community.
Revenue
$2.5b
Assets
$6.0b
Employees
157
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago-based foundation develops educated, engaged citizens, strengthens democracy & provides grants in program areas. Buys tables/sponsorships for other charitable events.
Revenue
$105.3m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
15
EIN
36-3689171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bramsen Charitable Foundation dated November 30 2018

Bramsen Charitable Foundation dated November 30, 2018 funds operating needs, supports grantees like Home Centered Care Institute, and operates as a family foundation in Barrington, IL.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2704828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rowe Family Foundation

The Rowe Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Frankfort, IL. Its trustees, Susan A Rowe, Randall K Rowe, and Elizabeth Rowe made one grant last year.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4332688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Liegl Family Foundation

The Liegl Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Elkhart, IN that mainly funds support of health programs provided through Goshen Health System and its affiliates.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$49.1m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0331346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Future Wanxiang Foundation

The Future Wanxiang Foundation is a private foundation in South Barrington, IL whose mission is: The Future Wanxiang Foundation is a private foundation that made seven grants last year.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$52.7m
Employees
1
EIN
85-1628916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes

Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes is a family foundation of the Crown family located in Chicago, IL, supported by the Estate of Charles H. Goodman.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
0
EIN
99-6228355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation

The Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation is a private foundation located in Glencoe, IL. It makes 114 grants last year. The trustees are Susan Goldschmidt, Susan Goldschmidt, and Susan Goldschmidt.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7410867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rosalind P Walter Foundation XXXXX1002

The Rosalind P Walter Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY that primarily funds general fund. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$35.5m
Employees
2
EIN
13-6177284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust

The Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable disbursements for general operations. The trust made two grants last year and is located in Chicago, IL. Grantees include the Chicago Community Foundation.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$81.3m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6858270
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eleven Eleven Foundation

The 1111 Foundation funds general support and made 42 grants last year. Grantees include Cool Globes Inc and others. It is a private foundation located in Northfield, IL.
Revenue
$22.0m
Assets
$541.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1463656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Vivo Foundation

The Vivo Foundation is a private foundation located in Libertyville, IL that primarily funds to further the mission of the donee. Grantees include Braven and others. The foundation made 75 grants last year.
Revenue
$11.2m
Assets
$188.5m
Employees
2
EIN
87-6329967
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spellman Family Foundation

The Spellman Family Foundation is a family foundation located in Glencoe, IL, supported by Marc D Spellman.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
0
EIN
33-6524838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ira Decamp Foundation Under the Will of Elizabeth Decamp Mcinerny

Ira Decamp Foundation Under the Will of Elizabeth Decamp Mcinerny is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. Last year, it made 49 grants. Grantees include Center For Alernative Sentencing. The trustee is Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$74.3m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0138577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paul Liebman Family Foundation

The Paul Liebman Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL that primarily funds general purposes. Its grantees include Diversify Whitewater and others, and the foundation made 10 grants last year.
Revenue
$9.1m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4563334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004

The Steele-Reese Foundation awarded 60 grants last year to various organizations, including the Steele Memorial Benefit Association. The trustees of the foundation are JP Morgan Chase Bank Na, William T Buice, and Charles U Buice.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$36.5m
Employees
4
EIN
13-6034763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward Fein Charitable Trust XXXXX3004

Edward Fein Charitable Trust XXXXX3004 is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL that is supported by the estate of Edward Fein.
Revenue
$161.0m
Assets
$159.3m
Employees
1
EIN
36-7792987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Zellis Family Foundation

Chicago private foundation funding general support. 12 grants given last year, including Harold Grinspoon Foundation's PJ Library Program.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2650002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership

The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership is a private foundation that provides grants to organizations. Last year, it made four grants, including one to Luther Seminary. It is located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2443983
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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