A museum gallery with a large landscape painting in a gilt frame

Grant recipient EIN 27-4813461Arts and culture

Who funds Navy Pier Inc?

33 private foundations gave Navy Pier Inc in Chicago, IL $3.9 million across 88 grants, in tax years 2018 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2018 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

88 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2025

    General support

    $25,000
  2. Weiner Family FoundationWalled Lake, MI 2025

    Charitable

    $13,000
  3. John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family FoundChicago, IL 2025

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $12,000
  4. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2025

    To further program services

    $10,000
  5. George and Arlene Rusch Memorial FoundationRiver Forest, IL 2025

    To support arts and culture.

    $500
  6. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2024

    Arts Access and Learning

    $250,000
  7. Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008Chicago, IL 2024

    Support audience

    $83,333
  8. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General support

    $25,000
  9. Sue Ling Gin Foundation TrustChicago, IL 2024

    Sponsorship

    $25,000
  10. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $24,000
  11. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Community services

    $13,247
  12. John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family FoundChicago, IL 2024

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $12,000
  13. Pratima N Shah Family FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Support for local programs

    $10,000
  14. Weiner Family FoundationWalled Lake, MI 2024

    Charitable

    $7,500
  15. Podolsky Family FoundationRiverwoods, IL 2024

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  16. Hobsonlucas Family FoundationSan Rafael, CA 2024

    General donation

    $1,000
  17. George and Arlene Rusch Memorial FoundationRiver Forest, IL 2024

    To support arts and culture.

    $500
  18. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2023

    Arts Access and Learning

    $250,000
  19. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable TrustChicago, IL 2023

    Support the strategic plan

    $100,000
  20. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General support

    $50,000
  21. DRW FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General support

    $25,000
  22. Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2023

    Payment to charity that is not counted as a QD since it falls under section 4941.

    $25,000
  23. Sue Ling Gin Foundation TrustChicago, IL 2023

    Sponsorship

    $25,000
  24. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Community services

    $23,910
  25. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    To further program services

    $12,000
  26. Pratima N Shah Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Support for local programs

    $10,000
  27. Richard & Martha Melman FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Charitable

    $10,000
  28. Weiner Family FoundationWalled Lake, MI 2023

    Charitable

    $7,000
  29. Loewenberg Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $5,000
  30. The Polsky FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General Fund

    $5,000
  31. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $1,000
  32. Krehbiel Family FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General Support

    $1,000
  33. George and Arlene Rusch Memorial FoundationRiver Forest, IL 2023

    To support arts and culture.

    $500
  34. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $250
  35. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $109
  36. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2022

    Arts Access and Learning

    $250,000
  37. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Community services

    $172,843
  38. Heisley Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  39. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $62,000
  40. Loewenberg Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $25,000
  41. John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family FoundChicago, IL 2022

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $15,000
  42. Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2022

    In order to make contributions for charitable, religious, educational or scientific purposes.

    $15,000
  43. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    To further program services

    $12,000
  44. Pratima N Shah Family FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Support for local programs

    $10,000
  45. Weiner Family FoundationWalled Lake, MI 2022

    Charitable

    $6,000
  46. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  47. George and Arlene Rusch Memorial FoundationRiver Forest, IL 2022

    Arts & Culture

    $500
  48. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $250
  49. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $250
  50. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $109
  51. Illinois Tool Works FoundationGlenview, IL 2021

    Unrestricted - general use

    $250,000
  52. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2021

    Arts Access and Learning

    $250,000
  53. Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL 2021

    "save the people's pier" campaign

    $250,000
  54. Heisley Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Unrestricted

    $150,000
  55. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General support

    $50,000
  56. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $50,000
  57. Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General support

    $25,000
  58. Loewenberg Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $25,000
  59. Gery and Sunny Chico Family FoundationScottsdale, AZ 2021

    General fund

    $15,000
  60. Pratima N Shah Family FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Support for local programs

    $10,000
  61. Weiner Family FoundationWalled Lake, MI 2021

    Charitable

    $10,000
  62. Grand Victoria FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  63. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $1,000
  64. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $35
  65. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2020

    Equitable Recovery Grant

    $500,000
  66. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2020

    Arts Access and Learning

    $250,000
  67. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General support

    $76,000
  68. John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family FoundChicago, IL 2020

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $21,000
  69. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Community services

    $20,000
  70. Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation IncChicago, IL 2020

    In order to make contributions for charitable, religious, educational or scientific purposes.

    $15,000
  71. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $12,500
  72. Loewenberg Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $11,000
  73. Pratima N Shah Family FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Support for local programs

    $10,000
  74. The Canning FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    To further program services

    $10,000
  75. Weiner Family FoundationWalled Lake, MI 2020

    Charitable

    $10,000
  76. Joseph & Bessie Feinberg FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General unrestricted, exempt purpose of organization

    $5,000
  77. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $600
  78. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $100
  79. The Robert Thomas Bobins FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General support

    $25,000
  80. Richard & Martha Melman FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Charitable

    $25,000
  81. Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary TrustChicago, IL 2019

    The Ship of Tolerance

    $15,000
  82. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $12,000
  83. Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General fund

    $8,000
  84. Loewenberg Charitable FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    Exempt purpose of organization

    $1,000
  85. George and Arlene Rusch Memorial FoundationRiver Forest, IL 2019

    Support initatives in the community

    $500
  86. Koch Family FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    Discretionary use by receiving organization

    $10,000
  87. Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation IncChicago, IL 2018

    Civic

    $5,000
  88. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    For public programming

    $2,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other arts and culture organizations in Chicago, IL and are not among Navy Pier Inc’s funders above.

  1. Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationChicago, IL 588 grants Accepts applications $6,836,699 to similar organizations
  2. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 616 grants Preselected only $43,823,765 to similar organizations
  3. Field Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL 306 grants Accepts applications $8,154,986 to similar organizations
  4. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 286 grants Preselected only $550,101 to similar organizations
  5. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE 126 grants Preselected only $10,999,818 to similar organizations
  6. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 152 grants Accepts applications $10,989,823 to similar organizations
  7. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 260 grants Accepts applications $17,798,840 to similar organizations
  8. AbbVie FoundationNorth Chicago, IL 84 grants Preselected only $120,818 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 27-4813461 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.