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Chicago foundations

There are 6,735 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 1,078 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $43 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,623
 
$3,599,251,688
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
578
 
$1,103,147,197
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
98
 
$2,792,329
Corporate foundations
 
81
 
$115,845,046
Community foundations
 
70
 
$726,857,935
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
23
 
$3,585,232
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
7
 
$94,814,390
Foundation professional societies
 
2
 
$31,996
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
504
1-10
 
47
11-25
 
13
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
4,026
$250k to $1M
 
704
$1M to $5M
 
405
$5M to $25M
 
113
$25M to $100M
 
25
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of foundations in Chicago

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John D & 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
$132.9m
Assets
$6.5b
Employees
N/A
EIN
23-7093598
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Chicago Community Trust

Provides grants and other resources to improve the community; addresses community challenges; and promotes philanthropy by informing donors about philanthropic opportunities. Building on 100 years of commitment to The Chicago region, The Chicago Communi...
Revenue
$564.2m
Assets
$3.2b
Employees
126
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert R. McCormick Foundation

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering communities of educated, informed and engaged citizens.
Revenue
$72.4m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
35
EIN
36-3689171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Legacy Foundation

Building a culture of philanthropy across generations that will positively transform Lake County. Legacy is the enduring cornerstone organization that helps donors and partners fulfill their collective dreams.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$67.6m
Employees
11
EIN
35-1872803
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002

Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002 is a private foundation in Chicago, IL, which was founded in 1986 and most recently had $6,178,445 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
N/A
EIN
75-6314202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chicago Cubs Charities

To provide increased access to sports opportunities and target improvements in health, fitness and education for those at risk. We partner with the most effective programs and organizations to achieve positive impact and demonstrated results.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3443543
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Foundation

Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, IL, which was founded in 1993 and most recently had $7,256,384 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-3871012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hargrove Hudson Charitable Trust

Hargrove Hudson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, IL, which was founded in 1981 and most recently had $5,874,087 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$68.2m
Employees
N/A
EIN
73-1128665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Terra Foundation for American Art

The Terra Foundation for American Art is dedicated to fostering exploration, understanding, and enjoyment of the visual arts of the United States for national and international audiences.
Revenue
$10.2m
Assets
$562.2m
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-2999442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation (Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Fam FDN)

Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation (Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Fam FDN) is a private foundation in Chicago, IL, which was founded in 2002 and most recently had $24,412,666 in revenue and no employees.
Revenue
$24.4m
Assets
$147.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
30-0039840
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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