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Chicago foundations

There are 6,799foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Chicagometro 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 foundationsemploy 10,613 people, earn more than $8 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $54 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
5,500
$4,217,298,723
Grantmaking public charity foundations
482
$3,870,792,908
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
128
$90,430,103
Corporate foundations
126
$239,168,539
Community foundations
93
$2,514,872,188
Organizations supporting a single foundation
27
$103,766,513
Foundation alliances and advocates
13
$4,917,706
Foundation professional societies
5
$2,176,538
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
4
$312,212
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
613
1-10
404
11-25
25
26-100
13
101 to 1,000
8
1,000+
2
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,738
$250k to $1M
644
$1M to $5M
383
$5M to $25M
156
$25M to $100M
28
$100M+
14
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 6,799

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago Community Trust mobilizes resources, ideas, and people to advance equity and opportunity in the community.
Revenue
$1.9b
Assets
$4.3b
Employees
144
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$-1,307,634
Assets
$8.2b
Employees
195
EIN
23-7093598
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
$64.9m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
21
EIN
36-3689171
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
$7.0m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4563334
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
$9.5m
Assets
$26.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2650002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Matthew Zell Family Foundation

The Matthew Zell Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. The Foundation supported 10 grantees last year, including Camp Ramah In Wisconsin Inc. The Foundation is supported by Matthew Zell.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2650859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Julian Grace Foundation

The Julian Grace Foundation is a private foundation that supports grantees with excess distributions carryover applied to 2019. The foundation's grant focus is Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when ca...
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
5
EIN
47-1645999
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fulk Family Foundation

The Fulk Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL that supports Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. They made 219 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$111.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-0732237
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elks National Foundation

The Foundation's mission is to help the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (BPOE) build stronger communities by offering college scholarships, funding programs that build the character and confidence of youth, serving ....
Revenue
$27.8m
Assets
$876.9m
Employees
29
EIN
26-3718342
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
$96.8m
Assets
$559.1m
Employees
20
EIN
36-2999442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (VNA)

The VNA Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer home- and community-based healthcare to the medically underserved.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$58.6m
Employees
2
EIN
36-2167943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Knight Family Foundation

The Knight Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support, support of organizations helping women in the Chicago area, support of educational services and resettlement programs for refugees, and support of COVID relief...
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-6566394
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
$5.2m
Assets
$71.6m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0138577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Walter Lee Barker and Betty Ruth Barker Foundation

The Walter Lee Barker and Betty Ruth Barker Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL that is supported by Walter Lee Becker.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$20.5m
Employees
N/A
EIN
87-2435825
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Klaff Family Foundation

The Klaff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. Its trustees are Hersch M Klaff, Avril R Klaff, and Daniel Klaff. Last year, it made 35 grants to organizations such as the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego.
Revenue
$10.1m
Assets
$172.0m
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1480716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002

Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002 is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. It made 29 grants last year. Grantees include Camp Fire First Texas. The trustee is JP Morgan Chase Bank Na.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
1
EIN
75-6314202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lohengrin Foundation

The Lohengrin Foundation is a private foundation that granted money to the University Of Chicago. It made 20 grants last year and is supported by Lucy Ascoli. It is located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
1
EIN
13-6141339
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pritzker Traubert Foundation

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation invests in people and programs that enrich the life experiences of Chicago's children. With a strong focus on improving schools, they seek leaders, programs and ideas that will impact student learning.
Revenue
$29.4m
Assets
$282.2m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4347781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

George F Moss Foundation Trust XXXXX7001

George F Moss Foundation Trust XXXXX7001 is a private foundation that supports United Way Of Greater Milwaukee Inc. It made four grants last year and is located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
1
EIN
36-7746307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation

ANTHONY AND JEANNE PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation that focuses on factors N/A. It is located in Chicago, IL and made $15,330,897 in grants last year. It has total assets of $147,447,703.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$102.2m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0039840
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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