Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $1,255,000 (tax year 2023, from 990-PF, field: contrpdpbks)
- Grant Range: $1,000–$1,510,000 (based on third-party grant databases)
- Geographic Focus: Metropolitan Chicago area and Illinois (also Florida and District of Columbia based on recent 990-PF records)
- Application Method: Invitation-only (does not respond to unsolicited applications)
- Number of Grants: 32 grants in 2023
- Average Grant: Approximately $39,219 (2023)
- Total Assets: $73,262,797 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
- Address: 225 W Wacker Dr Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60606-1235
- Phone: 312-917-1833
Funding Priorities
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Cultural institutions (historical support for museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and university facilities)
Recent Grant Pattern
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Based on most recent 990-PF grant records:
- Recent giving has been concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois, with some grants in Florida and District of Columbia
- Typical grantees include educational institutions, cultural organisations, human services providers, and civic organisations
- The foundation has historically supported major Chicago institutions including the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Chicago Botanic Garden
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available.
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Grants are made by invitation only or through established relationships with the foundation. Application submission deadlines for invited applicants are 31 March and 30 September.
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