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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 82-1503941

Builders Vision Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 392 grants and $96.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $96,630,143

    Grants listed
    392
    Assets, end of year
    $1,654,082,903

  • Tax year 2023

    $81,706,966

    Grants listed
    344
    Assets, end of year
    $1,526,854,677

  • Tax year 2022

    $87,986,780

    Grants listed
    316
    Assets, end of year
    $1,117,727,346

  • Tax year 2021

    $28,391,344

    Grants listed
    145
    Assets, end of year
    $1,032,637,433

  • Tax year 2020

    $15,240,433

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $992,945,696

  • Tax year 2019

    $13,163,623

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $484,566,138

  • Tax year 2018

    $5,025,778

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $455,785,831

Grants paid in 2024

392 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    to support a program focused on reducing, mitigating and preventing street violence

    $4,000,000
  2. CREO Family Office SyndicateNew York, NY

    to support growth and sustainability planning

    $3,000,000
  3. ForeFrontChicago, IL

    to support a food resilience program in Chicago

    $3,000,000
  4. Rewiring America IncWashington, DC

    to support the decarbonization of low-income homes in Indiana

    $2,000,000
  5. Walton Family FoundationBentonville, AR

    to support its grantmaking program focused on advancing sustainability efforts in the Midwest

    $1,862,500
  6. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    to support the operating costs of a pet resource center and shelter in Bentonville, Arkansas

    $1,000,000
  7. Common Market Philadelphia IncPhiladelphia, PA

    to support its work in the Great Lakes region

    $1,000,000
  8. ElevateChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $1,000,000
  9. Everyday People for Change IncSan Leandro, CA

    to support an entrepreneurship project

    $1,000,000
  10. Little Village Environmental Justice OrganizationChicago, IL

    to support organizations working in support of environmental and climate efforts in Chicago

    $1,000,000
  11. Little Village Environmental Justice OrganizationChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $1,000,000
  12. Maine Community Foundation IncEllsworth, ME

    to support its funding of research on blue carbon in Maine

    $1,000,000
  13. Meridian InstituteDillon, CO

    to support a research and education project focused on building a national soil data repository

    $1,000,000
  14. Mission Edge San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    to support clean energy development on Midwest tribal lands

    $1,000,000
  15. Proofing StationChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $1,000,000
  16. The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    to support an environmental grantmaking coalition

    $1,000,000
  17. Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI)Ames, IA

    to support educational opportunities for beginning farmers and food production and procurement partners

    $905,000
  18. World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DC

    to support seaweed and shellfish aquaculture programming in Maine

    $900,000
  19. EcoWorksDetroit, MI

    to support educational programs related to building electrification and efficiency in Michigan

    $864,000
  20. Florida Atlantic University Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL

    to support community-based queen conch aquaculture development on Grand Bahama

    $862,446
  21. The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    to support long-term regional movement infrastructure building

    $750,000
  22. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    to support its work to increase regenerative farming in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin

    $750,000
  23. ForeFrontChicago, IL

    to support a food assistance project in North Lawndale

    $700,000
  24. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    to support a state-based technical assistance program on food as medicine

    $668,203
  25. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    to support research and education on healthy food and nutrition

    $615,938
  26. Minneapolis St Paul Regional Economic Development PartnershipSaint Paul, MN

    to support its work on sustainable protein supply chains in the Midwest

    $600,000
  27. People for Community RecoveryChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $600,000
  28. Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    to support a fellowship program involving climate resilience and sustainability

    $600,000
  29. Healthy Hoosiers Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN

    to support educational efforts focused on food and medicine in Indiana

    $583,881
  30. Public Media InstituteChicago, IL

    to support an artist-run spaces program in the Midwest

    $560,000
  31. 548 Foundation IncChicago, IL

    to support implementation of a clean jobs workforce training program

    $500,000
  32. Big NFPChicago, IL

    to increase capacity-building and programmatic support for an energy program focused on accessibility and affordability

    $500,000
  33. Common Market Philadelphia IncPhiladelphia, PA

    to support expansion of its programming to the Great Lakes region

    $500,000
  34. Island InstituteRockland, ME

    to support innovation in the lobster and aquaculture industry in Maine and increase environmental resilience

    $500,000
  35. Meridian InstituteDillon, CO

    to support a research project focused on evaluating soil inventory

    $500,000
  36. Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CA

    to support a strategic framework for collaboration on food as medicine initiatives

    $500,000
  37. No Kid Hungry by Share Our StrengthWashington, DC

    to support a program to decrease food insecurity for children in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Human Services

    $500,000
  38. Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY

    to support a grantmaking project focused on supporting coal-impacted communities and workers in the Midwest

    $500,000
  39. The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    to support a coalition seeking to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and other climate impacts

    $500,000
  40. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    to support increased programmatic capacity for blue carbon ecosystem restoration projects in Maine and new projects for innovations in fisheries

    $500,000
  41. Walton Family FoundationBentonville, AR

    to support a technical assistance fund for charitable organizations

    $500,000
  42. Windward FundWashington, DC

    to support the development of innovative climate solutions in rural communities across the Midwest

    $500,000
  43. San Diego Food System AllianceSan Diego, CA

    to support a project helping small-scale farmers, ranchers, fishermen and other community partners involved in the utilization of local seafood in San Diego

    $452,395
  44. Center for Neighborhood TechnologyChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $450,000
  45. Equity Legal Services IncFairview Heights, IL

    to provide general operating support.

    $450,000
  46. The Green Door InitiativeDetroit, MI

    to provide general operating support

    $450,000
  47. Everyday People for Change IncSan Leandro, CA

    to support expansion of activities in Chicago

    $430,000
  48. University of MaineOrono, ME

    To support the development of cost effective and scalable kelp cultivation and carbon sequestration strategies

    $421,500
  49. One Eleuthera FoundationClemson, SC

    to support training and education programs focused on a sustainable ocean economy in Eleuthera

    $407,906
  50. The Perry Institute for Marine Science IncWaitsfield, VT

    to support research and education on the development of a national framework to address the impact of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

    $400,016
  51. Academy for Global Citizenship Charter SchoolChicago, IL

    to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of its plant-based eating program

    $400,000
  52. Center for Disaster Philanthropy IncWashington, DC

    to provide financial support for communities affected by Atlantic hurricanes

    $400,000
  53. Hubbs Seaworld Research InstituteSan Diego, CA

    to advance restorative aquaculture opportunities in San Diego County

    $400,000
  54. Inner-City Muslim Action NetworkChicago, IL

    to support a project focused on healthy food access in the South Side of Chicago

    $400,000
  55. Ocean Conservancy IncWashington, DC

    to support an ocean clean-up initiative in Baja California Sur, Maine, and the Pacific Northwest

    $400,000
  56. Plant Based Foods InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    to support a program focused on research, education and collaboration in agricultural resilience

    $400,000
  57. Springboard for the ArtsSaint Paul, MN

    to support a fellowship program focused on rural development and community building

    $400,000
  58. Sweet Water Foundation IncChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $400,000
  59. United States Artists IncChicago, IL

    to support a fellowship program and national convening for artists

    $400,000
  60. HOPE Village Revitalization AKA Focus Hope RevitalizationDetroit, MI

    To provide general operating support

    $379,000
  61. Grow Greater EnglewoodChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support and support its sustainable food economy project

    $375,000
  62. Hurricane Island FoundationRockland, ME

    to support research related to aquaculture and fisheries in Penobscot Bay.

    $375,000
  63. Trustees of Indiana UniversityBloomington, IN

    to support a program focused on strengthening local farmers' sustainable agriculture practices

    $356,982
  64. Ocean Strategies IncSeattle, WA

    To support strategic engagement and education at the state and national level of the benefits of restorative aquaculture

    $355,000
  65. Plant Chicago NFPChicago, IL

    to support a renovation project

    $355,000
  66. Environmental Law and Policy Center of the MidwestChicago, IL

    to support legal and regulatory programs on solar energy across the Midwest

    $350,000
  67. Great Barrier Reef Foundation USA IncWashington, DC

    to support the development and scaling of a novel 'coral restoration automation' facility and technique

    $350,000
  68. Health Care Without HarmReston, VA

    to support healthy procurement standards in hospital systems

    $350,000
  69. Lawndale Christian Health CenterChicago, IL

    to support a project to help individuals with chronic illness receive access to nutritious food

    $350,000
  70. MultiplierSan Francisco, CA

    to support a program focused on engaging new communities in marine conservation

    $350,000
  71. The Corbin Hill Food Project IncNew York, NY

    to support a project focused on improving food access

    $350,000
  72. The San Diego FoundationSan Diego, CA

    to support an initiative focused on coastal resilience in the Baja California region

    $350,000
  73. Thunder Valley Community Development CorporationPorcupine, SD

    to provide general operating support

    $350,000
  74. University of MississippiUniversity, MS

    to support a project to develop and publish educational resources concerning state marine aquaculture policies

    $350,000
  75. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA

    to support charitable matching gift initiatives

    $344,095
  76. Waste And Resources Action Programme (WRAP)Banbury, United Kingdom

    to support initiatives focused on minimizing plastic packaging and single use plastics

    $343,026
  77. Coastal Enterprises IncBrunswick, ME

    to support training and technical assistance projects for Maine's marine resources sector

    $334,959
  78. Michigan Saves IncLansing, MI

    to support a program focused on ensuring the availability of energy efficient home financing for all

    $325,000
  79. The Savanna InstituteMadison, WI

    to support a research project involving the scaling of agroforestry nationwide

    $325,000
  80. University of MaineOrono, ME

    to support its student-centered research and work-force development programming focused on sea scallop aquaculture and scallop fishery

    $325,000
  81. We Want Green TooDetroit, MI

    to provide general operating support

    $325,000
  82. Windward FundWashington, DC

    to support a project focused on reducing harmful emissions and increasing clean electricity use in homes

    $325,000
  83. SECORE International IncCanton, OH

    to support its activities focused on sustaining coastal resilience and livelihoods of communities in the Caribbean

    $315,782
  84. Waterkeeper Alliance IncNew York, NY

    to support efforts to restore mangroves damaged by Hurricane Dorian and to increase community engagement, workforce development and ecosystem protection opportunities

    $307,625
  85. Artspace Projects IncMinneapolis, MN

    to support an arts project in Chicago

    $300,000
  86. Brushwood Center at Ryerson WoodsRiverwoods, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $300,000
  87. Carbon180Washington, DC

    to support its research on agroforestry and carbon sequestration financing opportunities

    $300,000
  88. Ecology CenterAnn Arbor, MI

    to provide general operating support

    $300,000
  89. Economic Security ProjectNew York, NY

    to support cash as care research and education projects

    $300,000
  90. Health Care Without HarmReston, VA

    to provide educational resources to healthcare facilities concerning plant-based diets

    $300,000
  91. Illinois Arts Alliance DBA Arts Alliance IllinoisChicago, IL

    to support a project focused on continued revitalization efforts for the arts and culture sector in Illinois

    $300,000
  92. Latinos ProgresandoChicago, IL

    to support grantmaking focused on cross-cultural collaboration and community unity in Chicago

    $300,000
  93. Public Media InstituteChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $300,000
  94. The Circulate InitiativeNew York, NY

    to support research and development of solutions to address plastic pollution

    $300,000
  95. Urban School Food AllianceWashington, DC

    to provide general operating support

    $300,000
  96. Washington Maritime BlueSeattle, WA

    to support increased programmatic capacity for its youth maritime programs

    $300,000
  97. Willapa Grays Harbor Oyster Growers AssociationOcean Park, WA

    to support programmatic capacity in helping to protect the bays

    $298,736
  98. Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLa Jolla, CA

    to support research on the contributions of coral adaptation to conservation and restoration efforts

    $297,663
  99. Food WorksCarbondale, IL

    to support a program focused on food accessibility

    $286,800
  100. Dakota Rural ActionSioux Falls, SD

    To provide general operating support

    $285,000
  101. Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council NfpChicago, IL

    to support increased programmatic capacity for a food purchasing initiative

    $280,000
  102. Illinois Public Health InstituteChicago, IL

    to activate programming and support on food as medicine initiatives in Illinois

    $278,702
  103. The Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    to support a fund focused on staff retention efforts for organizations working on climate and the environment across the Midwest

    $275,000
  104. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    to support kelp research and restoration on Catalina Island

    $267,412
  105. EcotrustPortland, OR

    to support its participation in a coastal aquaculture collaborative in Oregon

    $250,073
  106. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY

    to support its program focused on cruelty-free animal farming

    $250,000
  107. Beneath the Waves IncBoston, MA

    to support a fellowship program

    $250,000
  108. Bridges Impact FoundationBoston, MA

    to support the implementation of educational activities focused on impact investment performance reporting

    $250,000
  109. Center for Cultural InnovationLos Angeles, CA

    to support research and development of new educational opportunities for artists and cultural communities

    $250,000
  110. Ceres IncBoston, MA

    to support educational efforts related to regenerative agriculture

    $250,000
  111. Chicago Park DistrictChicago, IL

    to support community visual arts initiatives in the Chicago Park District

    $250,000
  112. Chicagos Sunshine Enterprises IncChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  113. Clean Energy Jobs and Justice FundChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  114. Community Desk ChicagoChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  115. Food Is Medicine Coalition LLCNew York, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  116. Gary Comer Youth CenterChicago, IL

    to support its urban agriculture program

    $250,000
  117. Good Food InstituteWashington, DC

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  118. Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY

    to support a conference for grantmakers focused on the arts

    $250,000
  119. Groundswell IncWashington, DC

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  120. Illinois Environmental Council Education FundSpringfield, IL

    to increase programmatic capacity to support the environmental movement in Lake County, IL

    $250,000
  121. Illinois Facilities FundChicago, IL

    to support a fund to help arts-focused organizations

    $250,000
  122. Land Stewardship ProjectMinneapolis, MN

    to educate farmers on sustainable and regenerative farming practices and to support related research efforts

    $250,000
  123. Legacy Philanthropy WorksSanta Barbara, CA

    to support its work creating and managing fisheries refugia in Boca del Alamo

    $250,000
  124. Meridian InstituteDillon, CO

    to support educational workshops on regenerative agriculture in New Jersey and Minneapolis

    $250,000
  125. Meridian InstituteDillon, CO

    to support a project focused on educational convenings for entrepreneurs focused on improving food access and sustainability opportunities

    $250,000
  126. Michigan Environmental Justice CoalitionDetroit, MI

    To provide general operating support.

    $250,000
  127. Midwest Building Decarbonization CoalitionBloomfld TWP, MI

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  128. Milwaukee Water Commons IncMilwaukee, WI

    to provide general operating support

    $250,000
  129. Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI)Ames, IA

    to support a project focused on learning opportunities for farmers

    $250,000
  130. Pronatura NoroesteEnsenada, Mexico

    to support initiatives on coastal and marine sustainable development in Baja California Sur

    $250,000
  131. Regenerative Agriculture FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    to support a fund focused on helping farmers implement regenerative agriculture practices

    $250,000
  132. Renewing the Countryside IIHammond, MN

    to support the creation of an educational pilot project on elderberry processing in the Midwest

    $250,000
  133. The Experimental Station 6100 BlackstoneChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support and support for a food access project in Illinois

    $250,000
  134. The Rebuild Foundation NfpChicago, IL

    to support a project focused on arts and culture programming and economic development in Chicago's South Side

    $250,000
  135. WildcoastDel Mar, CA

    to support small-scale entrepreneurs and mangrove restoration in Baja California Sur

    $250,000
  136. Windward FundWashington, DC

    to support a fund focused on helping communities affected by environmental challenges in the Western Lake Michigan basin

    $250,000
  137. World Economic ForumGeneva, Switzerland

    to support a program focused on education and engagement among ocean positive entrepreneurs

    $250,000
  138. Southwest Wetlands Interpretive AssociationImperial BCH, CA

    to support increased collaborative capacity in a tri-national watershed

    $239,100
  139. Wholesome CraveBridgeport, CT

    to support its prescription and healthcare accessibility project

    $238,700
  140. Black Women in Ecology Evolution and Marine ScienceMiami, FL

    to support the expansion of educational programming available to the public

    $235,200
  141. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    to support the enhancement of Indigenous aquaculture practices, increase seafood production in the Pacific region, and facilitate responsible seaweed farming practices

    $227,762
  142. Foundation for A Strong Maine Economy (Focus Maine)Augusta, ME

    to support workforce and professional development programming for aquaculture careers

    $225,000
  143. GristSeattle, WA

    To provide general operating support

    $225,000
  144. Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, IL

    to support a fund to ensure that the center's educational opportunities remain affordable to all

    $225,000
  145. Ocean Visions IncLeesburg, VA

    to build infrastructure to support the removal of carbon dioxide from the oceans

    $225,000
  146. Ocean FoundationWashington, DC

    to support educational efforts related to sustainable marine-related industries

    $224,136
  147. Conservation X Labs IncWashington, DC

    to support research and development of a rapid DNA test to support the work of environmental managers in the Pacific Northwest

    $214,095
  148. Bahamas Reef Environment Educational FoundationNassau, Bahamas

    To support the ocean resources, biodiversity and potential for a healthy blue economy in the bahamas

    $211,262
  149. Oregon Shores Conservation CoalitionCoos Bay, OR

    to support analysis of its educational campaign on Oregon estuaries

    $208,333
  150. Chef Ann FoundationBoulder, CO

    to support a project to increase scratch cooking in schools

    $200,000
  151. Cheyenne River Youth Project IncEagle Butte, SD

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  152. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    to support a program focused on public spaces and public transit infrastructure in Chicago

    $200,000
  153. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    to support a funding initiative focused on arts, social services, education and community

    $200,000
  154. Chicago Park DistrictChicago, IL

    to support youth programming focused on nature and the arts

    $200,000
  155. City Club of ChicagoChicago, IL

    To support the Elevating the Platform project.

    $200,000
  156. Coastal QuestBerkeley, CA

    to support the development of a pilot project focused on opportunities for education and information exchange among leaders in the seafood industry

    $200,000
  157. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    to support education, training, and technical assistance for aquaculture leaders

    $200,000
  158. Department of Public TransformationGranite Falls, MN

    to support an artist residency program in the Upper Midwest

    $200,000
  159. First Peoples FundRapid City, SD

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  160. Floating MuseumChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  161. Hoosier Action Resource CenterNew Albany, IN

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  162. Movement Strategy CenterOakland, CA

    to support a project focused on artist collaborations

    $200,000
  163. National Museum of Mexican ArtChicago, IL

    to support arts and culture exhibitions and youth programming

    $200,000
  164. Ocean FoundationWashington, DC

    to support the protection and restoration of kelp forests

    $200,000
  165. Oregon Dungeness Crab CommissionCoos Bay, OR

    to support stakeholder engagement and research related to Dungeness crab fisheries on the west coast

    $200,000
  166. Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR

    to support educational programming for the next generation of fishers and a coastal aquaculture collaborative in Oregon

    $200,000
  167. People for Community RecoveryChicago, IL

    to support electrification and sustainability community initiatives in Chicago

    $200,000
  168. Regents of the University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

    to support a research project focused on evaluating the opportunities for farming with continuous living cover

    $200,000
  169. The Firehouse Community Arts CenterChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $200,000
  170. Urban Juncture FoundationChicago, IL

    to support education, training, and technical assistance for creative entrepreneurs

    $200,000
  171. World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DC

    to support educational efforts focused on agricultural restoration and protection

    $200,000
  172. Ocean Aid 360 IncSt Petersburg, FL

    to support research and a pilot project on the implementation of a coastal waste management action plan with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism

    $197,500
  173. Earth Charter IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    To provide general operating support

    $187,500
  174. Advocates for Urban Agriculture NFPChicago, IL

    to provide technical assistance support and related resources for urban farming water in Chicago

    $187,000
  175. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    to support pilot projects related to coastal resilience and ocean plastics in Oregon and Washington

    $185,420
  176. Side Street Studio Arts NfpElgin, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $180,000
  177. Oceans InitiativeSeattle, WA

    to support the scaling of salmon reefnets

    $177,466
  178. Santa Monica Community College DistrictSanta Monica, CA

    to develop and launch a program to help train the emerging aquaculture workforce in Southern California

    $175,000
  179. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    to support the restoration of the San Onofre State Beach

    $172,500
  180. TGi MovementChicago, IL

    to support increased capacity for the educational programming of a community space and manufacturing studio in Chicago

    $172,240
  181. Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR

    to support research and education to better manage and harvest Dungeness crab

    $167,726
  182. Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLa Jolla, CA

    to support education and training for ocean intelligence entrepreneurs at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography

    $165,800
  183. Reef Fish Conservation and Education Foundation IncGalveston, TX

    to support learning, training, and information exchange opportunities for the next generation of fishery leaders

    $165,124
  184. Illinois Environmental Council Education FundSpringfield, IL

    to support a project focused on improving the health and safety of residents of Cahokia Heights facing environmental health hazards

    $162,664
  185. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    to support training programs for fishing communities in Baja California Sur

    $160,000
  186. Environmental Law Institute (ELI)Washington, DC

    to support the use of data tools and technologies for advanced fisheries management in The Bahamas

    $155,000
  187. Guided Discoveries IncSan Clemente, CA

    to support kelp restoration on Catalina Island

    $152,134
  188. California State Wildlife FoundationBerkeley, CA

    To support and cultivate an indigenous-led working group focused on nature-based coastal adaptation strategies in san diego county

    $150,927
  189. Black Oak CenterChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  190. Block Club Chicago NFPChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  191. Center for Rural AffairsLyons, NE

    to support clean energy development and agrivoltaics efforts in the Midwest

    $150,000
  192. Chicago Public Media IncChicago, IL

    to provide support for local radio stations

    $150,000
  193. Coastal QuestBerkeley, CA

    to support resilience planning for coastal California State Parks in San Diego County

    $150,000
  194. Community Action NetworkAnn Arbor, MI

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  195. Creative Disruption LabsNew York, NY

    to support funding for education and training on ocean innovation

    $150,000
  196. CUB Consumer Education and ResearchfundChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  197. Families Anchored in Total Harmony IncGary, IN

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  198. Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development AreaOakland, IA

    to support increased programmatic capacity at a local foodshed

    $150,000
  199. Greater Chicago Legal Clinic IncChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  200. Growing Home IncChicago, IL

    to support food distribution and community building in Englewood

    $150,000
  201. Little Village Community Foundation CorpChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  202. Mercy for AnimalsLos Angeles, CA

    to support grantmaking focused on sustainable food systems

    $150,000
  203. Rare IncArlington, VA

    to support a research study in The Bahamas on sustainable coastal farming

    $150,000
  204. Reader Institute for Community JournalismChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support and support for increased coverage of the visual arts

    $150,000
  205. Reducetarian Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    to support a fellowship program and annual conference

    $150,000
  206. Resident Association of Greater EnglewoodChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $150,000
  207. TaskForce Prevention & Community ServicesChicago, IL

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  208. Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA

    to support a solar energy workforce reentry project for formerly incarcerated individuals

    $150,000
  209. United Way of Central IndianaIndianapolis, IN

    to support youth programming and a food fund in Indianapolis

    $150,000
  210. Vote SolarOakland, CA

    To provide general operating support

    $150,000
  211. XCHANGE Chicago INCChicago, IL

    To support the expansion of the Urban Ag Greenhouse for the Xchange Grand Crossing project.

    $150,000
  212. Oregon Coast Visitors AssociationTillamook, OR

    To support the oregon ocean cluster initiative to keep oregon seafood local

    $149,950
  213. The Perry Institute for Marine Science IncWaitsfield, VT

    to support work on standardized sustainability measures for fisheries in The Bahamas

    $146,464
  214. MultiplierSan Francisco, CA

    to provide general operating support

    $140,000
  215. Trust For Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    to provide general operating support

    $140,000
  216. Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research (PIER)Oceanside, CA

    to support the expansion of sustainable domestic fishing opportunities for swordfish

    $135,669
  217. Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLa Jolla, CA

    to support its initiatives to build a resilient and sustainable aquaculture in San Diego

    $135,612
  218. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    to research and explore the use of technological tools in small-scale fisheries in Baja California Sur

    $135,000
  219. Rogue ClimatePhoenix, OR

    to support educational and community engagement efforts in the Coos Bay estuary

    $135,000
  220. Comunidad y Biodiversidad (COBI) ACGuaymas, Mexico

    to support research and analysis for fisheries and kelp and the development of a strategic plan

    $125,000
  221. Faith in PlaceChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $125,000
  222. Firebird Community ArtsChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $125,000
  223. National Public Housing MuseumChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $125,000
  224. New Roots Institute (formerly Factory Farming Awareness Coalition)Berkeley, CA

    to provide general operating support

    $125,000
  225. The Land InstituteSalina, KS

    to provide general operating support

    $125,000
  226. 3Arts IncChicago, IL

    to support an award program for teaching artists

    $120,000
  227. Stronger America Through Seafood Inc (SATS)Wilmington, DE

    to support aquaculture research, analysis, and education

    $120,000
  228. College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME

    to support the design, prototyping and piloting of viable alternatives to plastic gear used in oyster aquaculture.

    $116,536
  229. Compassionate Action for AnimalsMinneapolis, MN

    to provide general operating support

    $115,000
  230. Southernmost Illinois Delta Region Empowerment ZoneMounds, IL

    to support community development activities that address food scarcity in Cairo, IL

    $115,000
  231. The University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    to support student engagement with a local accelerator program for creative businesses

    $115,000
  232. Red de Observadores Ciudadanos ACLa Paz, Mexico

    to strengthen fisheries monitoring on the East Coast of Baja California Sur, Agua Verde to Boca del Alamo.

    $112,891
  233. Willamette PartnershipPortland, OR

    to support research and education on coastal resilience in Oregon

    $105,993
  234. Illinois Environmental Council Education FundSpringfield, IL

    to support its oversight and administration of charitable projects

    $101,836
  235. AMPT Advancing NonprofitsChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  236. Animal Defense Partnership IncArdsley, NY

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  237. Artists Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions ProjectChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  238. Balanced IncKansas City, MO

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  239. Become IncChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  240. BISSELL Pet FoundationGrand Rapids, MI

    To support the empty the shelters program

    $100,000
  241. Business Services Collective NFP DBA Builders AvenueChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  242. Catcade IncChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  243. Central Coast Food WebNewport, OR

    to support a project focused on strengthening local, coastal, and regional food systems in Oregon

    $100,000
  244. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    to support a collaborative fund to reduce and prevent violence in Chicago

    $100,000
  245. Chicago Humanities FestivalChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  246. Chicago Learning ExchangeChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  247. Chicago Park DistrictChicago, IL

    to support a youth development program

    $100,000
  248. Chicago SinfoniettaChicago, IL

    to provide general operating support

    $100,000
  249. Climate Land LeadersMinneapolis, MN

    to support a project involving coordination with non-operating landowners in Illinois

    $100,000
  250. Common ThreadsAustin, TX

    to support youth nutrition education programs in North Lawndale, Englewood and Little Village

    $100,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment77 grants $20,345,84027% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking23 grants $16,736,75022% of the total
  3. Arts and culture44 grants $6,263,0008% of the total
  4. Education23 grants $4,439,6246% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture22 grants $4,147,7956% of the total
  6. Community development24 grants $3,996,8915% of the total
  7. 15 other causes79 grants $18,602,58025% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois151 grants $32,335,118
  2. California48 grants $9,473,917
  3. District of Columbia23 grants $8,508,231
  4. New York14 grants $6,149,225
  5. Minnesota18 grants $5,459,250
  6. Michigan16 grants $4,298,000
  7. Maine12 grants $3,602,751
  8. Virginia9 grants $2,580,000
  9. Arkansas3 grants $2,412,500
  10. Colorado5 grants $2,200,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Lukas WaltonDIRECTOR, CEO, CHAIR Hours 10Pay $0
  • Robert SmithTREASURER (UNTIL 6/30/24) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Bruce McNamerDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
  • Lisa ForbesDIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0
  • Karishma DesouzaTREASURER (FROM 7/01/24) Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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