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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6108775

Lloyd A Fry Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 394 grants and $9.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Lloyd A Fry Foundation
120 South Lasalle St Ste 1950
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 580-0310
Form and materials
Please visit: https://www.fryfoundation.org/how-to-apply/overview/
Deadlines
Please visit: https://www.fryfoundation.org/how-to-apply/deadlines/
Restrictions
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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $9,333,835

    Grants listed
    394
    Assets, end of year
    $208,246,767
  • Tax year 2023

    $9,995,219

    Grants listed
    404
    Assets, end of year
    $202,104,697
  • Tax year 2022

    $9,435,043

    Grants listed
    365
    Assets, end of year
    $198,005,600
  • Tax year 2021

    $9,377,009

    Grants listed
    372
    Assets, end of year
    $195,307,873
  • Tax year 2020

    $8,783,526

    Grants listed
    345
    Assets, end of year
    $220,288,049
  • Tax year 2019

    $8,797,081

    Grants listed
    359
    Assets, end of year
    $179,499,313
  • Tax year 2018

    $8,101,787

    Grants listed
    340
    Assets, end of year
    $187,598,807
  • Tax year 2017

    $7,927,426

    Grants listed
    345
    Assets, end of year
    $189,128,277

Grants paid in 2024

394 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    For support of the obama presidential center

    $250,000
  2. Metropolitan Family ServicesMerrionette Park, IL

    For the metropolitan peace academy and the rapid employment and development initiative (readi)

    $200,000
  3. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    For connecting for impact: teacher leadership as a driver of professional learning and instructional improvement in chicago

    $150,000
  4. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    For the chicagoland workforce funder alliance

    $125,000
  5. Esperanza Health CentersChicago, IL

    For support of the chicago safety net learning collaborative

    $125,000
  6. Institute for Nonviolence ChicagoChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $125,000
  7. The Leadership Academy IncNew York, NY

    For the chicago partnership for student-centered leadership

    $125,000
  8. Leading Educators IncChicago, IL

    For chicago school based supports: accelerating student learning and developing teacher leaders

    $125,000
  9. Teach Plus IncorporatedBoston, MA

    For change agent & change agent for school leaders

    $125,000
  10. Teaching LabWashington, DC

    For improving student learning and developing teacher leadership through skyline implementation in chicago public schools

    $125,000
  11. UIC College of Education Center for Urban Education LeadershipChicago, IL

    For the center for urban education leadership's support to CPS network chiefs

    $125,000
  12. University of Chicago Consortium on School ResearchChicago, IL

    For support for implementation of the cultivate framework and for the consortium investor council

    $125,000
  13. University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work Policy and PractiChicago, IL

    For the network for college success: fostering principal leadership and whole school improvement

    $125,000
  14. Health and Medicine Policy Research GroupChicago, IL

    For strengthening entry points and career pathways for a sustainable public health workforce

    $120,000
  15. New LeadersNew York, NY

    For chicago principal leadership initiative: strengthening schools, empowering leaders

    $120,000
  16. Chicago Children's Advocacy CenterChicago, IL

    For the pathh (providing access toward hope and healing) collaboration

    $110,000
  17. Accelerate InstituteChicago, IL

    For leadership academy and ascend

    $100,000
  18. Bellwether Education Partners IncBoston, MA

    For continuous improvement and data transparency policy support

    $100,000
  19. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    For the illinois immigration funder collaborative's special initiatives fund

    $100,000
  20. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    For the scaling community violence intervention for a safer chicago initiative

    $100,000
  21. Chicago Public Education FundChicago, IL

    For the malott fellowship

    $100,000
  22. Community Counseling Centers of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For support of the c4/countycare behavioral health - primary care integration learning collaborative

    $100,000
  23. Illinois Partners for Human ServiceChicago, IL

    For supporting advocacy and investment in the human services workforce

    $100,000
  24. Ingenuity Incorporated ChicagoChicago, IL

    For data, research, and professional learning initiatives

    $100,000
  25. National Center for Civic Innovation IncNew York, NY

    For support of the professional learning community to transform the student learning experience

    $100,000
  26. National Equity ProjectOakland, CA

    For nep district redesign network (chicago public schools): redesigning systems to transform the student experience

    $100,000
  27. ScalelitChicago, IL

    For advocacy, career pathway navigators, and training & technical assistance

    $90,000
  28. New Teacher CenterSacramento, CA

    For building strong instructional cultures to transform learning in CPS

    $80,000
  29. Chicago Jobs CouncilChicago, IL

    For workforce development advocacy and capacity building and training programs

    $75,000
  30. Tapestry 360 HealthChicago, IL

    For improving quality of care through mco revenue measure maximization

    $70,000
  31. Access Community Health NetworkChicago, IL

    For the integrated health home program, care coordination for patients with serious mental illness

    $65,000
  32. Cara CollectiveChicago, IL

    For general operations in chicago

    $65,000
  33. Greater West Town Community Development ProjectChicago, IL

    For occupational skills training programs

    $65,000
  34. IcstarsChicago, IL

    For launching high-growth technology careers for underserved chicago adults

    $65,000
  35. Jane Addams Resource CorporationChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $65,000
  36. Uniting VoicesChicago, IL

    For general operating support for chicago music instruction programs

    $65,000
  37. Beloved Community Family Wellness CenterChicago, IL

    For enhancing the quality of life 4 patients with chronic disease program

    $60,000
  38. Civic News CompanyNew York, NY

    For chalkbeat chicago and its expanded coverage of the chicago public schools transition to an elected school board

    $60,000
  39. Erie Family Health Center IncChicago, IL

    For leveraging advancements in eries population health tools to expand care management and reduce health disparities

    $60,000
  40. Lawndale Christian Health CenterChicago, IL

    For care coordination and integration

    $60,000
  41. Marwen FoundationChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $60,000
  42. Mobile C A R E FoundationChicago, IL

    For the comprehensive mobile asthma and dental care initiative

    $60,000
  43. PCC Community Wellness CenterOak Park, IL

    For leveraging data for coordinated care

    $60,000
  44. Chicago Family Health Center IncChicago, IL

    For support of the performance improvement initiative

    $55,000
  45. Chicago Family Health Center IncChicago, IL

    For the fqhc-population health collaborative

    $55,000
  46. Christian Community Health CenterChicago, IL

    For the CCHC comprehensive care coordination and integration initiative

    $55,000
  47. Instituto Del Progreso LatinoChicago, IL

    For the basic nursing assistant program and accreditation support

    $55,000
  48. Women EmployedChicago, IL

    For advocacy for high-quality career pathway policies and systems alignment for low-skilled adults and women of color

    $55,000
  49. Advance Illinois NFPChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  50. Asian Human Services Family Health Center IncChicago, IL

    For sustaining integrated health services for improved patient outcomes

    $50,000
  51. Care IncChicago, IL

    For the humanitarian surge fund

    $50,000
  52. Chicago Public Media IncChicago, IL

    For the wbez enterprise news desks

    $50,000
  53. Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago, IL

    For the bard core program and curriculum development for the in-school residency program

    $50,000
  54. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    For cso-connect CPS partnerships

    $50,000
  55. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    For the emergency relief fund

    $50,000
  56. Esperanza Health CentersChicago, IL

    For the care coordination program

    $50,000
  57. High JumpChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  58. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago IncChicago, IL

    For movement as partnership (map) program

    $50,000
  59. Infant Welfare Society of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For coordinated care within a healthcare home

    $50,000
  60. International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY

    For emergency preparedness

    $50,000
  61. Oxfam-America IncBoston, MA

    For the global emergency and preparedness fund

    $50,000
  62. Ravinia Festival AssociationHighland Park, IL

    For support of the music discovery and sistema ravinia programs

    $50,000
  63. Revolution WorkshopChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  64. Snow City Arts FoundationChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  65. Surge InstituteChicago, IL

    For general support for chicago activities

    $50,000
  66. Target HopeMatteson, IL

    For the STEM initiative/saturday academy

    $50,000
  67. Teach for America IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  68. Teachers Supporting TeachersChicago, IL

    For teachers supporting teachers impact team initiative

    $50,000
  69. United Way of Metropolitan Chicago IncChicago, IL

    For 211 metro chicago

    $50,000
  70. Urban GatewaysChicago, IL

    For support of multi-disciplinary arts education residencies

    $50,000
  71. West Point School of MusicChicago, IL

    For music instruction programs

    $50,000
  72. Window to the World Communications IncChicago, IL

    For WTTW news

    $50,000
  73. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    For the emergency food relief fund

    $50,000
  74. World Food Program USAWashington, DC

    For the emergency response fund

    $50,000
  75. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    For support of year up chicago

    $50,000
  76. YWCA Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    For support of the rise children's counseling center

    $50,000
  77. BrightpointChicago, IL

    For support of community-based behavioral health program

    $45,000
  78. Forward Momentum Chicago NFPChicago, IL

    For dance education programs

    $45,000
  79. Gads Hill CenterChicago, IL

    For healthy minds, healthy schools

    $45,000
  80. Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, IL

    For youth arts learning at hyde park art center

    $45,000
  81. Juvenile Protective AssociationChicago, IL

    For the treatment and counseling program

    $45,000
  82. La Rabida Children's HospitalChicago, IL

    For support of the chicago child trauma center

    $45,000
  83. Link UnlimitedChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $45,000
  84. Puerto Rican Arts AllianceChicago, IL

    For the latin music project

    $45,000
  85. Albany Park Theater ProjectChicago, IL

    For support of the aptp high school ensemble and aptp@school

    $40,000
  86. Association House of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For financial careers training

    $40,000
  87. Chicago Arts Partnerships in EducationChicago, IL

    For the collaboration laboratory program

    $40,000
  88. Chicago Center for Music EducationChicago, IL

    For music programs in chicago public schools

    $40,000
  89. Chicago Children's Advocacy CenterChicago, IL

    For support of the family hope center

    $40,000
  90. Chicago Jazz PhilharmonicChicago, IL

    For jazz alive in chicago public schools

    $40,000
  91. Chicago Urban LeagueChicago, IL

    For the community trades and apprenticeship program

    $40,000
  92. Community Health NFPChicago, IL

    For the healthy together coordinated care program

    $40,000
  93. Court Theatre FundChicago, IL

    For the court theatre education initiative

    $40,000
  94. Hamdard Health AllianceChicago, IL

    For integrated health services in chicago

    $40,000
  95. Howard Brown Health CenterChicago, IL

    For howard brown health's dpi and PCMH programming

    $40,000
  96. Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL

    For foodservice training program

    $40,000
  97. Jazz Institute of Chicago IncChicago, IL

    For support of the jazz links educational program

    $40,000
  98. The Joffrey BalletChicago, IL

    For school-based community engagement programs

    $40,000
  99. Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisDes Plaines, IL

    For children's mental health services

    $40,000
  100. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    For merit music in communities

    $40,000
  101. Musical Arts InstituteChicago, IL

    For music education programs

    $40,000
  102. National Able Network IncChicago, IL

    For the chicago it career lab for students who do not have a college degree and snap e&t intermediary

    $40,000
  103. Near North Health Service CorporationChicago, IL

    For the high-risk care coordination program

    $40,000
  104. New Moms IncChicago, IL

    For the job training program

    $40,000
  105. North Lawndale Employment NetworkChicago, IL

    For u-turn permitted and moving forward

    $40,000
  106. Oai IncPark Forest, IL

    For vocational training in environmental industries

    $40,000
  107. Peoples Music School IncChicago, IL

    For three community-based ensemble programs

    $40,000
  108. Poder Learning CenterChicago, IL

    For the latinos in finance program and strategic planning

    $40,000
  109. Polish American AssociationChicago, IL

    For support of the certified nurse assistant training program

    $40,000
  110. Safer FoundationChicago, IL

    For the safer demand skills collaborative

    $40,000
  111. Steppenwolf Theater CoChicago, IL

    For steppenwolf educations educator training and in-school residency program

    $40,000
  112. Changing WorldsChicago, IL

    For in-school arts learning programs

    $35,000
  113. Chicago Poetry CenterChicago, IL

    For the poetry residency program

    $35,000
  114. Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

    To support the opera residencies for schools

    $35,000
  115. Manufacturing RenaissanceChicago, IL

    For the young manufacturers association manufacturing training program

    $35,000
  116. Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, IL

    For the teacher institute

    $35,000
  117. National Museum of Mexican ArtChicago, IL

    For nuestras historias: teaching the story of america through art

    $35,000
  118. Upwardly GlobalNew York, NY

    For boosting workforce resiliency and employability for chicagos vulnerable immigrants and refugees

    $35,000
  119. Young Chicago AuthorsChicago, IL

    For education partnerships

    $35,000
  120. Black Ensemble Theater CorporationChicago, IL

    For strengthening the school through theater arts

    $30,000
  121. Center on HalstedChicago, IL

    For youth and family services & youth behavioral health services

    $30,000
  122. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    For the science first and college first programs

    $30,000
  123. Chicago Opera TheaterChicago, IL

    For opera for all, an educational outreach program in CPS

    $30,000
  124. Intonation Music WorkshopChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $30,000
  125. Per Scholas IncBronx, NY

    For chicago tech career training

    $30,000
  126. Project Hood CommunitiesChicago, IL

    For the construction training program

    $30,000
  127. Red Clay Dance Company IncChicago, IL

    For community engagement and education partnerships (ceep) program and after-school dance education program

    $30,000
  128. Timeline Theatre CompanyChicago, IL

    For support of the living history program in chicago public schools and timeline south

    $30,000
  129. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    In appreciation of board chair mary louise gorno

    $25,000
  130. Civic Consulting AllianceChicago, IL

    For supports for the development of the CPS arts education plan 2.0

    $25,000
  131. Grant Park Music FestivalChicago, IL

    Of this amount, $17,500 should be directed for support of the july 26 and 27 presentations of the "scheherazade" program, conducted by eric jacobsen and featuring the grant park chorus; $5,000 is for support of the festival fellows initiative and $2,500 is for general support.

    $25,000
  132. Intuit the Center for Intuitive and Outside ArtChicago, IL

    For the teacher fellowship program

    $25,000
  133. Lifeline TheatreChicago, IL

    For arts residencies in chicago public schools

    $25,000
  134. Porchlight Music Theatre ChicagoChicago, IL

    For porchlight in schools "sing out!" residency program

    $25,000
  135. South Chicago Dance TheatreChicago, IL

    For dance and theatre creative process residencies

    $25,000
  136. Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA

    For support of the thrive scholars summer academy

    $25,000
  137. ForefrontChicago, IL

    Membership grant

    $23,830
  138. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Of this amount, $10,000 is to go to the black dog fund of the photography and media department (supporting departmental photography exhibitions), and $10,000 is to support the programs and activities of the department of academic engagement and research.

    $20,000
  139. Avery Coonley SchoolDowners Grove, IL

    For unrestricted support of the alumni annual fund

    $20,000
  140. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    Of this amount, $10,000 is to provide general operating support for the civic orchestra, and $10,000 is to support the civic orchestra chamber access fund.

    $20,000
  141. Erie Neighborhood HouseChicago, IL

    Of this amount, $10,000 is for the annual gala and $10,000 is for general operating support.

    $20,000
  142. Fourth Presbyterian Church of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For the summer education program for students

    $20,000
  143. Girls on the Run Chicago IncChicago, IL

    Of this amount, $10,000 is for the annual gala and $10,000 is for general operating support.

    $20,000
  144. The Henry FordDearborn, MI

    For the jackson home project

    $20,000
  145. Imsa Fund for Advancement of EducationAurora, IL

    For capital campaign for new residential facilities

    $20,000
  146. Lincoln Academy of IllinoisSpringfield, IL

    For the student laureate leadership program

    $20,000
  147. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    Of this amount, $5,000 is for the prison education program, $10,000 is for the weinberg college of arts and sciences, and $5,000 is for the dean's innovation fund.

    $20,000
  148. Hope Center CLC NFPBlue Island, IL

    For general operating support

    $15,875
  149. Arts Ed ChiChicago, IL

    For the teaching artist initiative

    $15,000
  150. Hope Yucatan IncGreensboro, NC

    For the nathaniel mission, in honor of docil song

    $15,000
  151. Northwestern University School of LawChicago, IL

    In appreciation of dean hari m. Osofsky and professor leonard s. Rubinowitz for the bluhm legal clinic

    $15,000
  152. Project ALS IncHuntingtown, MD

    For continued research for developing a cure to ALS

    $15,000
  153. Trust for the National MallWashington, DC

    Of this amount, $7,500 should be earmarked for the necessary care and replacement of the cherry trees at the tidal basin; and $7,500 should be earmarked for general support of the trust's overall mission.

    $15,000
  154. Window to the World Communications IncChicago, IL

    In appreciation of david c. Blowers and sandra cordova micek, and the diverse programming offerings of the stations

    $12,500
  155. Association of Black Foundation ExecutivesNew York, NY

    Membership grant

    $11,000
  156. Asian Americans-Pacific Islanders in PhilanthropyOakland, CA

    For the conference in chicago

    $10,000
  157. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $10,000
  158. Civic Consulting AllianceChicago, IL

    In appreciation of john mccarter, bob wislow and rebekah scheinfeld

    $10,000
  159. Council on Foundations IncWashington, DC

    Membership grant

    $10,000
  160. Deeply Rooted Productions IncChicago, IL

    In honor of the executive director and artistic director

    $10,000
  161. Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA

    Of this amount, $5,000 is for support of the alumni annual fund and $5,000 is for the refurbishing of the lounge area outside the lloyd a. Fry media suite in meredith hall.

    $10,000
  162. ForefrontChicago, IL

    In celebration of forefront's fiftieth anniversary

    $10,000
  163. Fourth Presbyterian Church of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Of this amount, $8,000 should be directed for annual support of fourth church and $2,000 should be directed for general support of chicago lights outreach programs.

    $10,000
  164. George Mason University Foundation IncFairfax, VA

    For the mechanical engineering student capstone design and project fund endowment (account # 090709-3)

    $10,000
  165. Ingenuity Incorporated ChicagoChicago, IL

    For ingenuity's consultation, data and research support to chicago public schools department of arts education's new arts education 2.0 plan

    $10,000
  166. Kents Hill SchoolKents Hill, ME

    For general operating support

    $10,000
  167. Massachusetts Audubon Society IncLincoln, MA

    For general operating support

    $10,000
  168. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    For support of the research partnership for professional learning's planning phase

    $10,000
  169. The New York Public LibraryNew York, NY

    For the schomburg center for research in black culture, in honor of the 100th anniversary, restricted to acquisitions

    $10,000
  170. The River SchoolWashington, DC

    For support of the new campus campaign

    $10,000
  171. Shriver Center on Poverty LawChicago, IL

    In appreciation of audra wilson, chastity lord, nora jones, and raj vohra

    $10,000
  172. Window to the World Communications IncChicago, IL

    For the oliver dragon fund of WFMT

    $10,000
  173. World Health FoundationNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $10,000
  174. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $9,000
  175. Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DC

    For general operating support

    $9,000
  176. Independent SectorWashington, DC

    Membership grant

    $9,000
  177. Lambda LegalNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $9,000
  178. Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawWashington, DC

    For general operating support

    $9,000
  179. NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $9,000
  180. National Immigrant Justice CenterChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $9,000
  181. Asian Americans-Pacific Islanders in PhilanthropyOakland, CA

    Membership grant 2024-2027

    $7,500
  182. Berkana InstituteProvo Canyon, UT

    For general operating support

    $7,500
  183. Funders for LGBTQ IssuesNew York, NY

    Membership grant

    $7,500
  184. Smithsonian National Postal MuseumWashington, DC

    In appreciation of john mccarter

    $7,500
  185. Genesis at the Crossroads IncChicago, IL

    For genesis peace hub

    $7,000
  186. Northminster Presbyterian ChurchEvanston, IL

    For general operating support

    $6,500
  187. Equity and TransformationBerwyn, IL

    To disseminate findings of breaking the chainsreclaiming wealth, power, and dignity for black men report

    $6,000
  188. Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC

    Membership grant

    $6,000
  189. National Committee for Responsive PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Membership grant 2025 and 2026

    $6,000
  190. 2nd StoryChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  191. ACLU of IllinoisChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  192. Albany Park Theater ProjectChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  193. American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  194. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    In appreciation of denise gardner and michelle boone for the leadership advisory committee

    $5,000
  195. Asian Americans Advancing Justice - ChicagoChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  196. Barnabas Center IncorporatedFern BCH, FL

    For support of hunger relief

    $5,000
  197. Boston Preparatory Charter Public SchoolHyde Park, MA

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  198. Breakthrough T1D - Illinois ChapterChicago, IL

    For general operating support, in honor of alexandra fry bonsol

    $5,000
  199. Cedille Chicago NFPChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  200. Chicago Architecture FoundationChicago, IL

    In appreciation of jenny niemann and eleanor gorski

    $5,000
  201. Chicago Public Library FoundationChicago, IL

    In appreciation of the officers, board, staff, and volunteers

    $5,000
  202. Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  203. Deeply Rooted Productions IncChicago, IL

    In recognition of the new leadership team

    $5,000
  204. Esperanza Health CentersChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  205. Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MD

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  206. Freedom AllianceWinchester, VA

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  207. Girls Like Me Project IncChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  208. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    For support of meal programs and related services

    $5,000
  209. Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  210. Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee RightsChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  211. Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  212. Imsa Fund for Advancement of EducationAurora, IL

    For the capital campaign

    $5,000
  213. Interfaith Action of EvanstonEvanston, IL

    For support of hunger relief

    $5,000
  214. Intuit the Center for Intuitive and Outside ArtChicago, IL

    In honor of cleo wilson and deb kerr on the occasion of the opening of the new building

    $5,000
  215. King of Peace Episcopal ChurchKingsland, GA

    For the mortgage

    $5,000
  216. Landmark Legal FoundationKansas City, MO

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  217. Legal Aid ChicagoChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  218. Lookingglass Theatre CompanyChicago, IL

    In honor of the appointment of jamey lundblad

    $5,000
  219. Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For the launchpad program of the ryan opera center

    $5,000
  220. Media Research Center IncHerndon, VA

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  221. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    For the fund to support hearing impaired youth

    $5,000
  222. Natick Community Organic Farm IncNatick, MA

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  223. National Museum of Mexican ArtChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  224. National Public Radio IncWashington, DC

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  225. Natural Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NY

    In honor of robert mcenaneys dedicated work

    $5,000
  226. New World Symphony IncMiami Beach, FL

    In honor of ann drake and her generosity of service to young musicians

    $5,000
  227. Niles Township Food Pantry FoundationSkokie, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  228. Nourishing HopeChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  229. Oak Park River Forest Community FoundationOak Park, IL

    For chicago latines in philanthropy membership

    $5,000
  230. Open the BooksThe Villages, FL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  231. Paws ChicagoChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  232. Peoples Music School IncChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  233. Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust IncRangeley, ME

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  234. Trust for the National MallWashington, DC

    For continued care and replacement of the cherry trees at the tidal basin

    $5,000
  235. Turning Point USA IncIndianapolis, IN

    For general operating support

    $5,000
  236. Window to the World Communications IncChicago, IL

    For annual unrestricted support. Of this amount, $2,500 is directed to WTTW and $2,500 is directed to WFMT.

    $5,000
  237. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $4,000
  238. Joseph Jefferson Award CommitteeChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $4,000
  239. Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and RefugeesPetaluma, CA

    Membership grant

    $3,750
  240. Chicago Coalition to End HomelessnessChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $3,500
  241. ForefrontChicago, IL

    Membership grant for caaip

    $3,500
  242. Ujimaa MedicsChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $3,125
  243. 3ARTS IncChicago, IL

    In honor of MR. Mel smith and in celebration of his outstanding service as a dedicated board member of 3arts. Of this amount, $1,000 should be directed for support of the 3arts artists pass donors circle and $2,000 should be directed as annual support of the community arts initiative.

    $3,000
  244. Africa International House USA IncChicago, IL

    For ongoing operating support

    $3,000
  245. Ayodele Drum and Dance NFPChicago, IL

    For support of teaching programs

    $3,000
  246. Camden HouseSt Marys, GA

    For general operating support

    $3,000
  247. Chicago Public Media IncChicago, IL

    For wbez

    $3,000
  248. Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools FoundationChicago, IL

    For support of the crown elementary school paris field trip

    $3,000
  249. Christ Episcopal Church of FredericaSt Simons Is, GA

    For general operating support

    $3,000
  250. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $3,000

Approved for future payment

34 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    For the chicagoland workforce funder alliance

    $125,000
  2. The Leadership Academy IncNew York, NY

    For the chicago partnership for student-centered leadership

    $125,000
  3. University of Chicago Consortium on School ResearchChicago, IL

    For support for implementation of the cultivate framework and for the consortium investor council

    $125,000
  4. University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work Policy and PractiChicago, IL

    For the network for college success: fostering principal leadership and whole school improvement

    $125,000
  5. New LeadersNew York, NY

    For chicago principal leadership initiative: strengthening schools, empowering leaders

    $120,000
  6. Chicago Public Education FundChicago, IL

    For the malott fellowship

    $100,000
  7. Chicago Jobs CouncilChicago, IL

    For workforce development advocacy and capacity building and training programs

    $75,000
  8. Greater West Town Community Development ProjectChicago, IL

    For occupational skills training programs

    $65,000
  9. IcstarsChicago, IL

    For launching high-growth technology careers for underserved chicago adults

    $65,000
  10. Jane Addams Resource CorporationChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $65,000
  11. Uniting VoicesChicago, IL

    For general operating support for chicago music instruction programs

    $65,000
  12. Advance Illinois NFPChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  13. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    For cso-connect CPS partnerships

    $50,000
  14. High JumpChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  15. Snow City Arts FoundationChicago, IL

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  16. Teach for America IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  17. West Point School of MusicChicago, IL

    For music instruction programs

    $50,000
  18. Window to the World Communications IncChicago, IL

    For WTTW news

    $50,000
  19. Forward Momentum Chicago NFPChicago, IL

    For dance education programs

    $45,000
  20. Association House of ChicagoChicago, IL

    For financial careers training

    $40,000
  21. Chicago Arts Partnerships in EducationChicago, IL

    For the collaboration laboratory program

    $40,000
  22. Chicago Center for Music EducationChicago, IL

    For music programs in chicago public schools

    $40,000
  23. Chicago Jazz PhilharmonicChicago, IL

    For jazz alive in chicago public schools

    $40,000
  24. Chicago Urban LeagueChicago, IL

    For the community trades and apprenticeship program

    $40,000
  25. Court Theatre FundChicago, IL

    For the court theatre education initiative

    $40,000
  26. Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL

    For foodservice training program

    $40,000
  27. Musical Arts InstituteChicago, IL

    For music education programs

    $40,000
  28. Peoples Music School IncChicago, IL

    For three community-based ensemble programs

    $40,000
  29. Steppenwolf Theater CoChicago, IL

    For steppenwolf educations educator training and in-school residency program

    $40,000
  30. Urban GatewaysChicago, IL

    For support of multi-disciplinary arts education residencies

    $40,000
  31. Changing WorldsChicago, IL

    For in-school arts learning programs

    $35,000
  32. Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

    To support the opera residencies for schools

    $35,000
  33. Surge InstituteChicago, IL

    For general support for chicago activities

    $25,000
  34. Arts Ed ChiChicago, IL

    For the teaching artist initiative

    $15,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture101 grants $1,953,75027% of the total
  2. Education52 grants $1,770,00024% of the total
  3. Health21 grants $817,00011% of the total
  4. Human services27 grants $726,39210% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking22 grants $521,5807% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid11 grants $354,0005% of the total
  7. 14 other causes69 grants $1,194,17516% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois295 grants $7,600,185
  2. New York24 grants $680,350
  3. District of Columbia21 grants $482,250
  4. California7 grants $228,750
  5. Massachusetts5 grants $170,000
  6. Florida10 grants $25,000
  7. Georgia8 grants $21,000
  8. Virginia4 grants $21,000
  9. Michigan2 grants $20,500
  10. Maine5 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Unmi SongPRESIDENT AND SECRETARY Hours 40Pay $307,500
  • Amina DickersonCHAIR Hours 4Pay $40,000
  • Graham GradyVICE CHAIR AND TREASURER Hours 2Pay $40,000
  • Lloyd A Fry IIIDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $40,000
  • Librada KillianDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $40,000
  • Stephanie Pace MarshallDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $40,000
  • Howard M McCue IIIDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $40,000

The return

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