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Chicago private foundations

There are 5,468 private foundations 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 private foundations employ 1,199 people, earn more than $8 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $49 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
5,468
 
$8,488,073,868
Corporate foundations
 
79
 
$867,013,071
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Sizes of private foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,010
$250k to $1M
 
709
$1M to $5M
 
418
$5M to $25M
 
179
$25M to $100M
 
33
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Chicago

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1-20 of 5,468

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)

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)

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
$5.8m
Assets
$65.3m
Employees
4
EIN
36-2167943
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
$11.8m
Assets
$620.6m
Employees
26
EIN
36-2999442
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Lefkofsky Family Foundation

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)

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)

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
$6.2m
Assets
$38.7m
Employees
4
EIN
13-6177284
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
$11.2m
Assets
$44.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7410867
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)

James P Banks Foundation

The James P Banks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that primarily funds support. The foundation's purpose is to make grants to other tax-exempt organizations, such as Elephants Rhinos and People, and others. Last year, the foundation made six g...
Revenue
$37.7m
Assets
$40.9m
Employees
0
EIN
47-5582111
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
$11.0m
Assets
$57.6m
Employees
0
EIN
47-6858270
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
$5.1m
Assets
$73.9m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0138577
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)
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