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Chicago foundations

There are 6,830foundations 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 10,664 people, earn more than $10 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $58 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
5,533
$6,149,788,392
Grantmaking public charity foundations
484
$3,570,347,455
Corporate foundations
144
$952,611,198
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
130
$23,352,599
Community foundations
99
$2,064,267,343
Organizations supporting a single foundation
25
$72,238,650
Foundation alliances and advocates
13
$4,995,630
Foundation professional societies
8
$1,521,777
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
6
$234,219
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
4,155
1-10
406
11-25
27
26-100
16
101 to 1,000
7
1,000+
2
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,713
$250k to $1M
684
$1M to $5M
392
$5M to $25M
155
$25M to $100M
26
$100M+
18
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Directory of foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 6,830

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
$613.8m
Assets
$8.7b
Employees
195
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
$1.5b
Assets
$4.5b
Employees
153
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
$97.6m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
17
EIN
36-3689171
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)

Robert W Galvin Foundation

The Robert W Galvin Foundation is a private foundation that made 76 grants last year. Its trustees are Christopher B Galvin, Michael P Galvin, and Mary G Galvin. It is located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
0
EIN
36-6065560
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

To be recognized as a trusted philanthropic leader in the communities we serve through the delivery of the highest quality donor services, customized and unique grant and scholarship programs, and bold initiatives to address community needs.
Revenue
$17.5m
Assets
$132.7m
Employees
9
EIN
36-6086742
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)

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)

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
$10.5m
Assets
$36.2m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2650859
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
$8.6m
Assets
$39.2m
Employees
1
EIN
85-1628916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ozinga Foundation

The Ozinga Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds the fight against child sex trafficking and provides aid to pregnant women and the sale of scriptural booklets to produce funds to fight child sex trafficking.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4039338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation

David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, IL whose mission is: A private foundation whose trustee is David N. Jonas.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$43.1m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6500826
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
$20.9m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4563334
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)

Hunter Family Foundation

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
$234.1m
Assets
$287.3m
Employees
3
EIN
37-1887329
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
$19.7m
Assets
$282.8m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4347781
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)

Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center

The MacArthur Justice Center was founded in 1985 by J. Roderick MacArthur and his daughter Dr. Solange MacArthur and one of the premier civil rights law firms in the United States.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$102.4m
Employees
41
EIN
36-4445595
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
$7.0m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
1
EIN
75-6314202
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ronald L McDaniel Foundation

Ronald L McDaniel Foundation is a private foundation in Naperville, IL whose mission is: The Ronald L. McDaniel Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable causes.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$22.6m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4012153
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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