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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 87-6329967

Vivo Foundation

A private foundation in Northbrook, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 130 grants and $10.5 million paid in grants.

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

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

    $10,512,142

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $183,416,103
  • Tax year 2023

    $9,737,608

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $188,546,630
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,002,558

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $191,156,729
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,480,000

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $198,336,663

Grants paid in 2024

130 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. City Colleges of Chicago FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $525,000
  2. Chicago Special Projects GroupNorthbrook, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $500,000
  3. Sinai Health SystemChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $500,000
  4. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $410,000
  5. National Louis UniversityWheeling, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $350,000
  6. Endeavor Health Clinical Operations fka Northshore University HealthsystemEvanston, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $275,000
  7. Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $260,000
  8. New Life Centers of ChicagolandChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $257,500
  9. BravenChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $250,000
  10. Illinois Action for ChildrenChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $250,000
  11. Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $250,000
  12. Youth GuidanceChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $250,000
  13. Carole Robertson Center for LearningChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $200,000
  14. Communities in SchoolsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $200,000
  15. Bottom Line ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $175,000
  16. Chicago Public Education Fund (cpef)Chicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $175,000
  17. Kids First ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $175,000
  18. OnegoalChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $175,000
  19. The Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $165,000
  20. Brightpoint fka Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois DBA BrightpointChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $150,000
  21. Chicago ScholarsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $150,000
  22. EmbarcChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $150,000
  23. Latino Policy ForumChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $150,000
  24. Newroot Learning InstituteChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $150,000
  25. Start EarlyChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $150,000
  26. Un Learning SpaceChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $135,565
  27. Chicago State FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $130,000
  28. Corners Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & ScienceEvanston, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $125,000
  29. Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $125,000
  30. Advance IllinoisChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  31. Family FocusChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  32. Hope ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  33. Leading Educators IncChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  34. Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  35. Mikva Challenge Grant FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  36. National Council of Jewish WomenWashington, DC

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  37. New MomsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  38. One Lawndale Childrens Discovery CenterChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  39. Teaching LabWashington, DC

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  40. The Posse FoundationNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  41. TNTP IncNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  42. Youth Advocate Programs IncChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $100,000
  43. Jewish Community Centers of ChicagoNorthbrook, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $95,000
  44. Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $85,000
  45. Project SyncereChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $85,000
  46. North Chicago Community PartnersLake Bluff, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $77,500
  47. IngenuityChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $75,000
  48. Partnership for College CompletionChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $75,000
  49. Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $75,000
  50. The Children First FundChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $75,000
  51. Urban Initiatives IncChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $75,000
  52. VocelChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $75,000
  53. Chicago Abortion FundChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $70,000
  54. The BlocChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $70,000
  55. Chiarts FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $60,000
  56. SkyartChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $60,000
  57. After School MattersChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  58. All Chicago Making Homelessness HistoryChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  59. Chicago Foundation for WomenChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  60. CofiChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  61. Friends of the ChildrenChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  62. International Neighborhood CollaborativeChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  63. Old Town School of Folk Music IncChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  64. Surge InstituteChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $50,000
  65. Waukegan to CollegeWaukegan, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $45,000
  66. Champs Male Mentoring ProgramChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  67. Evanston ScholarsEvanston, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  68. Fenix Family Health CenterHighwood, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  69. Gary Comer Youth CenterChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  70. High Jump ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  71. Holocaust Memorial Foundation of IlSkokie, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  72. The Gray Matter ExperienceChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  73. The Intonation Music WorkshopChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  74. Working Credit NFPChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $40,000
  75. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $30,000
  76. Network for Young Adult Success (utmostu)Chicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $30,000
  77. Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $30,000
  78. The Bridgespan Group IncBoston, MA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $30,000
  79. A Safe PlaceZion, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $25,000
  80. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To further the mission of the donee

    $25,000
  81. Choices Center for Reproductive HealthMemphis, TN

    To further the mission of the donee

    $25,000
  82. Friends of Highwood Public LibraryHighwood, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $25,000
  83. Project OnetenChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $25,000
  84. Project Unloaded IncChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $25,000
  85. Forefront IllinoisChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $21,827
  86. Camp for All KidsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $20,000
  87. Heart of the CityWaukegan, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $20,000
  88. Lion Pride Mentoring IncChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $20,000
  89. Morgan Pressel FoundationBoca Raton, FL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $20,000
  90. Reading Power IncLake Forest, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $20,000
  91. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $15,000
  92. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $15,000
  93. Zacharias CenterGurnee, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $11,000
  94. Code NationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $10,000
  95. Cradles to CrayonsNewton, MA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $10,000
  96. Intrinsic SchoolsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $10,000
  97. Working TogetherHighland Park, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $10,000
  98. Global Smile FoundationNorwood, MA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $7,500
  99. 9 Dots Community Learning CenterTorrance, CA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  100. American Camp AssociationMartinsville, IN

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  101. Amy Krouse RosenthalChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  102. Civic News CompanyNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  103. Dystonia Medical Research FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  104. East African Children's FundSt CLR Shores, MI

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  105. North Lawndale Employment NetworkChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  106. Notre Dame School of MilwaukeeW Milwaukee, WI

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  107. Paws ChicagoChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  108. ScopeNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  109. Second Star Children's CampCedar Rapids, IA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  110. South-East Asia CenterChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  111. Spark Climate SolutionsCovina, CA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  112. The Lake County HavenLibertyville, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  113. The Misericordia FoundationChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $5,000
  114. Hack FoundationW Hollywood, CA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $3,500
  115. Community Youth NetworkGrayslake, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $3,000
  116. Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $3,000
  117. Evergreen Climate InnovationsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  118. Girls Who CodeNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  119. Innocence ProjectNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  120. Lilly's VoiceMeridian, ID

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  121. Lupus Foundation of America IncWashington, DC

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  122. Oasis for OrphansWheaton, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  123. OpenlandsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  124. Operation HopeAtlanta, GA

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  125. The Anti-Cruelty SocietyChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  126. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,500
  127. Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,250
  128. The ThresholdsChicago, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $2,000
  129. Yivo Institute for Jewish ResearchNew York, NY

    To further the mission of the donee

    $1,500
  130. Lake County Community FoundationMundelein, IL

    To further the mission of the donee

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education29 grants $2,928,00044% of the total
  2. Youth development10 grants $1,007,50015% of the total
  3. Health8 grants $920,00014% of the total
  4. Arts and culture4 grants $600,0009% of the total
  5. Human services13 grants $583,0009% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $167,2503% of the total
  7. 12 other causes22 grants $375,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois99 grants $9,714,392
  2. New York8 grants $231,500
  3. District of Columbia5 grants $207,250
  4. Florida2 grants $145,000
  5. Pennsylvania2 grants $78,000
  6. Massachusetts3 grants $47,500
  7. Tennessee1 grant $25,000
  8. Texas1 grant $25,000
  9. California3 grants $13,500
  10. Iowa1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Nancy MillsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $0
  • Andrew J MillsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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