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Chicago foundations

There are 6,837 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 9,535 people, earn more than $14 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $69 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,472
 
$8,559,066,462
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
556
 
$5,048,993,971
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
194
 
$126,869,716
Community foundations
 
125
 
$2,499,855,984
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
119
 
$7,358,129
Corporate foundations
 
80
 
$869,201,240
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
10
 
$0
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
6
 
$170,758
Foundation professional societies
 
4
 
$506,331
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4,214
1-10
 
423
11-25
 
36
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,404
$250k to $1M
 
805
$1M to $5M
 
478
$5M to $25M
 
217
$25M to $100M
 
48
$100M+
 
19
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Directory of foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 6,837

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

The Chicago Community Trust mobilizes philanthropy to advance equity, make grants, and convene partners to expand opportunity, wealth, and well-being across Chicago.
Revenue
$2.1b
Assets
$7.1b
Employees
150
EIN
36-2167000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International empowers Rotarians to advance peace by improving health, supporting education, alleviating poverty, and combating diseases worldwide.
Revenue
$462.6m
Assets
$1.7b
Employees
284
EIN
36-3245072
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert R Mccormick Foundation

The Robert R Mccormick Foundation funds organizations advancing thriving, equitable communities through early childhood education, journalism accountability, public safety, and support for veterans.
Revenue
$105.3m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
15
EIN
36-3689171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center

MacArthur Justice Center is a Niles, IL-based nonprofit family foundation funding capital punishment education and civil rights work, including grants to related organizations.
Revenue
$11.6m
Assets
$92.0m
Employees
40
EIN
36-4445595
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pritzker Traubert Foundation

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation supports community-led change on Chicago's South and West Sides to increase economic opportunity through innovative partnerships.
Revenue
$141.7m
Assets
$297.4m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4347781
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Revada Foundation

The Revada Foundation is a private foundation located in Alexandria, VA. The Foundation made 55 grants last year. Grantees include Studio Acting Conservatory. Trustees are Daniel J Logan, Gloria B Logan, Elizabeth J Logan.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$54.4m
Employees
0
EIN
47-4329394
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aria Foundation

The Aria Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general operating purposes. Last year, it made 53 grants to grantees such as Central Oregon Landwatch. It is located in Channahon, IL.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
0
EIN
13-3603275
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jarvis Foundation

The Jarvis Foundation is a Northbrook, IL family foundation supporting exempt purposes through grants, including to Tulane University and 143 other recipients last year.
Revenue
$188.8m
Assets
$100.5m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4471023
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lefkofsky Family Foundation (LFF)

Lefkofsky Family Foundation's mission is to ensure access to quality education; improve fundamental human rights; propel innovative medical research and expand cultural initiatives.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$64.5m
Employees
0
EIN
20-7066362
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert W Galvin Foundation

The Robert Galvin Foundation is a family foundation funding public charities, including the Institute Of Technology, with operations in Chicago and Palm Beach, FL.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-6065560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

From His Hand Foundation

The From His Hand Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds where most needed. Last year, it made 50 grants, including to Proclaim International and other grantees. It is located in Sycamore, IL.
Revenue
$13.9m
Assets
$23.4m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0563840
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kavanaugh Family Foundation

The Kavanaugh Family Foundation is a family nonprofit in Downers Grove, IL, funding charitable grants like Mother McAuley High School from capital gain resources.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1579335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Liegl Family Foundation

The Liegl Family Foundation is a Wilmette, IL-based family foundation supporting general, research, and capital campaigns, with grantees like Beacon Health Foundation.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$49.1m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0331346
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Larkins 2019 Charitable Trust XXXXX5000

Larkins 2019 Charitable Trust XXXXX5000 is a Chicago-based private foundation that primarily funds general grants, including Street Youth Ministry Of Austin (Sym) and others.
Revenue
$11.5m
Assets
$12.6m
Employees
1
EIN
36-7739757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Duchossois Family Foundation (DFF)

The Duchossois Family Foundation empowers individuals through wellness and economic opportunity, supporting community initiatives and making grants to enhance quality of life.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$145.9m
Employees
0
EIN
36-3327987
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
$15.5m
Assets
$49.4m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2650002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust

Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust is a private foundation practicing values-based grant making to public charities serving Chicago/Cook County residents.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$68.2m
Employees
2
EIN
36-7010559
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
$61.8m
Assets
$954.1m
Employees
22
EIN
26-3718342
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hunter Family Foundation (HFF)

The Hunter Family Foundation is a private foundation that supports the Ravinia Festival Association. The foundation made 57 grants last year and is located in Chicago, IL. The trustees are Peter M Hunter, Willard K Hunter, Thomas B Hunter Iv.
Revenue
$148.4m
Assets
$420.5m
Employees
3
EIN
37-1887329
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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