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Chicago foundations

There are 6,840foundations 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 10,603 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $55 billion.
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Types of foundations in Chicago

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
5,551
$4,871,853,986
Grantmaking public charity foundations
479
$3,512,988,612
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
127
$80,840,570
Corporate foundations
127
$279,550,991
Community foundations
97
$2,054,453,642
Organizations supporting a single foundation
25
$71,053,590
Foundation alliances and advocates
13
$4,995,630
Foundation professional societies
7
$1,424,729
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
5
$237,659
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Job trends for Chicago foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
3,443
1-10
406
11-25
29
26-100
14
101 to 1,000
7
1,000+
2
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Sizes of foundations in Chicago

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,737
$250k to $1M
674
$1M to $5M
394
$5M to $25M
144
$25M to $100M
26
$100M+
19
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of foundations in Chicago

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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)

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
$-1,307,634
Assets
$8.2b
Employees
195
EIN
23-7093598
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
$64.9m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
21
EIN
36-3689171
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
$7.8m
Assets
$99.7m
Employees
36
EIN
36-4445595
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
$13.2m
Assets
$112.8m
Employees
8
EIN
36-6086742
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rawley Foundation XXXXX0008

The Rawley Foundation XXXXX0008 is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. It made 39 grants last year. Grantees include The Michael J Fox Foundation. Trustees are JP Morgan Chase Bank Na, Craig Thomas Rawley.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$79.6m
Employees
1
EIN
76-6124547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wayfarer Foundation

Wayfarer Foundation funds and supports nonprofits rooted in spirituality and justice, aiming to create a more hopeful, joyful, and just world.
Revenue
$100.0m
Assets
$89.6m
Employees
6
EIN
86-2088032
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
$5.3m
Assets
$71.6m
Employees
1
EIN
51-0138577
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward Fein Charitable Trust XXXXX3004

Edward Fein Charitable Trust XXXXX3004 is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL that is supported by the estate of Edward Fein.
Revenue
$161.0m
Assets
$159.3m
Employees
1
EIN
36-7792987
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
$29.4m
Assets
$282.2m
Employees
0
EIN
36-4347781
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
$6.4m
Assets
$17.1m
Employees
1
EIN
75-6314202
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
$7.0m
Assets
$10.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-4563334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lohengrin Foundation

The Lohengrin Foundation is a private foundation that granted money to the University Of Chicago. It made 20 grants last year and is supported by Lucy Ascoli. It is located in Chicago, IL.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$27.2m
Employees
1
EIN
13-6141339
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
$9.6m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-2650859
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TAWANI Foundation

The TAWANI Foundation is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. Last year, the foundation made 99 grants. Some of the foundation's grantees include Norwich University. The foundation is supported by Jennifer Pritzker.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$86.2m
Employees
2
EIN
30-0040386
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
$9.3m
Assets
$569.3m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1463656
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hargrove Hudson Charitable Trust XXXXX8005

The Hargrove Hudson Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Chicago, IL. Its grantees include Sisters Of The Good Shepherd Prov N, and it made five grants last year. Its trustee is JP Morgan Chase.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$65.3m
Employees
1
EIN
73-1128665
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
$10.1m
Assets
$172.0m
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1480716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dunard Fund USA

Dunard Fund USA is a private foundation that supports Colburn School. It made 21 grants last year and is located in Northbrook, IL.
Revenue
$70.9m
Assets
$105.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
98-0087034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Knight Family Foundation

The Knight Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support, support of organizations helping women in the Chicago area, support of educational services and resettlement programs for refugees, and support of COVID relief...
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$14.4m
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-6566394
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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