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Chicago foundations

There are 6,816 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 10,020 people, earn more than $15 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $68 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,481
 
$8,566,933,103
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
542
 
$5,828,506,991
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
126
 
$7,574,147
Community foundations
 
123
 
$3,271,059,336
Corporate foundations
 
79
 
$868,889,678
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
24
 
$116,715,644
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
 
4,164
1-10
 
432
11-25
 
29
26-100
 
14
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,388
$250k to $1M
 
803
$1M to $5M
 
489
$5M to $25M
 
211
$25M to $100M
 
44
$100M+
 
21
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Directory of foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 6,816

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
$2.5b
Assets
$6.0b
Employees
157
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
$890.9m
Assets
$9.3b
Employees
201
EIN
23-7093598
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)

David and Etta Jonas Family Foundation

The Elm Family Foundation is a private foundation whose trustee is David N. Jonas. It primarily funds unrestricted grants and made 11 grants last year. Grantees include University of Illinois Chicago and others. It is located in Northbrook, IL.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6500826
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
$15.0m
Assets
$148.6m
Employees
11
EIN
36-6086742
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
$11.1m
Assets
$223.3m
Employees
0
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
$5.1m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
1
EIN
75-6314202
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
$29.2m
Assets
$539.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1463656
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)

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)

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)

People's Support Foundation Limited

People's Support Foundation Limited is a private foundation that funds international convenings of representatives from civil society organizations. Grantees include United Community Fund. The foundation made 60 grants last year.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$111.6m
Employees
0
EIN
82-1202926
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
$9.8m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4563334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dunard Fund USA

Dunard Fund USA is a corporate foundation based in Northbrook, IL, primarily funding general support for organizations like the Yale School of Music and grantees such as the Colburn School. Last year, it made 18 grants.
Revenue
$135.0m
Assets
$231.8m
Employees
0
EIN
98-0087034
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)

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
$15.5m
Assets
$49.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2650859
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
$8.7m
Assets
$29.9m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2704828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jarvis Foundation

The Jarvis Foundation is a private foundation located in Highland Park, IL. It primarily funds general support and made 62 grants last year to grantees such as the Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago and others.
Revenue
$188.8m
Assets
$100.5m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4471023
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
$10.8m
Assets
$183.4m
Employees
3
EIN
87-6329967
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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