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Chicago foundations

There are 6,822 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 11,744 people, earn more than $14 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $67 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,480
 
$8,342,089,026
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
527
 
$5,665,552,120
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
134
 
$10,151,749
Community foundations
 
113
 
$3,415,922,686
Corporate foundations
 
83
 
$807,044,915
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
26
 
$100,436,661
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
11
 
$4,381,843
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
6
 
$235,028
Foundation professional societies
 
4
 
$307,311
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
4,169
1-10
 
425
11-25
 
28
26-100
 
14
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,469
$250k to $1M
 
766
$1M to $5M
 
466
$5M to $25M
 
202
$25M to $100M
 
44
$100M+
 
20
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Directory of foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 6,822

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)

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
$10.5m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2704828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rowe Family Foundation

The Rowe Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Frankfort, IL. Its trustees, Susan A Rowe, Randall K Rowe, and Elizabeth Rowe made one grant last year.
Revenue
$16.6m
Assets
$12.9m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4332688
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Liegl Family Foundation

The Liegl Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Elkhart, IN that mainly funds support of health programs provided through Goshen Health System and its affiliates.
Revenue
$26.6m
Assets
$49.1m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0331346
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)

Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes

Renee and Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes is a family foundation of the Crown family located in Chicago, IL, supported by the Estate of Charles H. Goodman.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
0
EIN
99-6228355
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kavanaugh Family Foundation

The Kavanaugh Family Foundation donates money to charitable organizations in order to generate capital gains for the foundation. Last year, the foundation gave out 10 grants totaling $240,000. The foundation is located in Downers Grove, IL.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$19.8m
Employees
0
EIN
26-1579335
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)

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)

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)

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)

Spellman Family Foundation

The Spellman Family Foundation is a family foundation located in Glencoe, IL, supported by Marc D Spellman.
Revenue
$10.3m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
0
EIN
33-6524838
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
$9.1m
Assets
$39.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4563334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004

The Steele-Reese Foundation awarded 60 grants last year to various organizations, including the Steele Memorial Benefit Association. The trustees of the foundation are JP Morgan Chase Bank Na, William T Buice, and Charles U Buice.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$36.5m
Employees
4
EIN
13-6034763
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
$12.9m
Assets
$57.7m
Employees
0
EIN
36-6065560
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
$6.8m
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6500826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TAWANI Charitable Distribution Fund

The TAWANI Foundation, based in Chicago, IL, funds operational support for nonprofits and awarded 125 grants last year to various organizations.
Revenue
$21.7m
Assets
$117.0m
Employees
3
EIN
30-0040386
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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