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Grant recipient EIN 36-4253411Jobs and employment

Who funds Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation?

41 private foundations gave Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation in Chicago, IL $4.8 million across 99 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

99 grants

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

  1. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 2025

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  2. Manpowergroup Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2025

    Support for youth through workforce training and placement

    $7,500
  3. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI 2025

    support of Milwaukee program

    $5,000
  4. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD 2024

    To support the general operations of this organization, which provides job-training and placement services within the information technology field, as well as mentoring, counseling, and social support services for young adults.

    $125,000
  5. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  6. Workday FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    Pathways to Technology Careers for Underserved Adults

    $50,000
  7. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Community services

    $45,000
  8. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2024

    Strong Communities

    $36,000
  9. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2024

    To support a program that prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology.

    $11,000
  10. Ae Cares IncMadison, WI 2024

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  11. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI 2024

    ic Stars Milwaukee fund

    $5,000
  12. Mikulsky Hope Matters Foundation IncNaples, FL 2024

    General support

    $1,600
  13. Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationElm Grove, WI 2024

    Program support

    $1,000
  14. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD 2023

    To support the general operations of this organization, which provides job-training and placement services within the information technology field, as well as mentoring, counseling, and social support services for young adults.

    $125,000
  15. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General Operating Support

    $95,000
  16. William Randolph Hearst FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    Support operations

    $75,000
  17. Workday FoundationWilmington, DE 2023

    Launching Future-Focused Technology Careers for Inner-City Chicago Young Adults

    $50,000
  18. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Community services

    $45,000
  19. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2023

    Strong Communities

    $45,000
  20. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    General operating support

    $35,000
  21. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    2023 leadership conference grant

    $20,000
  22. The Osa FoundationLincolnshire, IL 2023

    New Moms Pilot

    $20,000
  23. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2023

    To support a program that prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology

    $10,000
  24. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    Allstate foundations 2023 request for proposals inclusive economic opportunity

    $5,000
  25. Herbert H Kohl Charities IncMilwaukee, WI 2023

    To fund approved public charities

    $5,000
  26. Alliant Credit Union FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Legacy - program support for organization actively supported by employee/employees

    $5,000
  27. Generac Foundation IncWaukesha, WI 2023

    i.c.stars Milwaukee 2-year workforce development program

    $5,000
  28. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    2023 leadership conference grant - wellness & respite grant

    $2,500
  29. First Interstate BancSystem Foundation IncBillings, MT 2023

    General Support

    $2,500
  30. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Support to successfully train and place at least 120 adults ages 18-30 in i.c. Stars KC tech career accelerator. 202207-12685

    $300,000
  31. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD 2022

    To support the general operations of this organization, which provides job-training and placement services within the information technology field, as well as mentoring, counseling, and social support services for young adults.

    $125,000
  32. Workday FoundationWilmington, DE 2022

    i.c.stars Chicago: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap for underserved adults through market-facing technology training and wraparound support

    $100,000
  33. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    For business, leadership and technology training in chicago

    $60,000
  34. The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2022

    contribution to charitable organization

    $50,000
  35. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2022

    Strong Communities

    $45,000
  36. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Community services

    $40,000
  37. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    General operating support and pdta

    $37,500
  38. Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN 2022

    Technology skills training

    $30,000
  39. Antioch Foundation 1015002041La Crosse, WI 2022

    Technology training

    $15,000
  40. Hunt Family FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    Community development

    $15,000
  41. Alliant Credit Union FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Legacy - program support for organization actively supported by employee/employees

    $10,000
  42. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2022

    To support a program that prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology

    $10,000
  43. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE 2022

    General support

    $5,000
  44. Salesforce FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    Support employment opportunities

    $200,000
  45. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD 2021

    To support the general operations of this organization, which provides job-training and placement services within the information technology field, as well as mentoring, counseling, and social support services for young adults.

    $112,500
  46. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General Operating Support

    $75,000
  47. Workday FoundationWilmington, DE 2021

    Closing the Racial Mobility Gap and Promoting Economic success for underserved young adults

    $75,000
  48. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    For support of business, leadership and technology training in chicago

    $60,000
  49. The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    contribution to charitable organization

    $50,000
  50. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2021

    Strong Communities

    $45,000
  51. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Community services

    $40,000
  52. Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN 2021

    Technology skills training

    $30,000
  53. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    General operating support

    $30,000
  54. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL 2021

    General operating

    $25,000
  55. Antioch Foundation 1015002041La Crosse, WI 2021

    Technology training

    $25,000
  56. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE 2021

    Training expansion

    $15,000
  57. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2021

    I.c.stars: closing the racial mobility gap and promoting economic success for underserved young adults

    $10,000
  58. Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008Chicago, IL 2021

    Award to support emergency

    $10,000
  59. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2021

    To support a program which prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology

    $10,000
  60. The Kadens Family FoundationWilmington, DE 2021

    Charitable Event

    $10,000
  61. Alliant Credit Union FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Legacy - program support for organization actively supported by employee/employees

    $5,000
  62. The Chicago Innovation FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Workforce Development with focus on Technology Training Programs and Community Impact

    $2,500
  63. Dohmen Company Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2021

    General operations

    $1,945
  64. The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, inc.

    $525
  65. Dohmen Company Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2020

    General operations

    $191,835
  66. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD 2020

    To support the general operations of this organization, which provides job-training and placement services within the information technology field, as well as mentoring, counseling, and social support services for young adults

    $112,500
  67. Workday FoundationWilmington, DE 2020

    i.c.stars Technology and Workforce Skills Training fund for underserved young adults

    $100,000
  68. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General Operating Support

    $75,100
  69. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    For support of Business, Leadership and Technology Training

    $60,000
  70. The Yelp FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    contribution to charitable organization

    $50,000
  71. Polk Bros Foundation IncChicago, IL 2020

    Strong Communities

    $45,000
  72. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Community services

    $40,000
  73. The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    General operating support and professional development and technical assistance

    $32,500
  74. Fulk Family Foundation IncLincoln, NE 2020

    General Support

    $25,000
  75. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL 2020

    General operating

    $15,000
  76. Antioch Foundation 1015002041La Crosse, WI 2020

    Technology training

    $10,000
  77. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2020

    To support a program which prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology

    $10,000
  78. Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI 2020

    Workforce development program

    $5,000
  79. Herbert H Kohl Charities IncMilwaukee, WI 2020

    To fund fellow and school recipients of the 2020 herb kohl educational grants

    $5,000
  80. Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN 2020

    Emergency relief

    $5,000
  81. Essendant Charitable FoundationDeerfield, IL 2020

    General fund

    $2,500
  82. Dohmen Company Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2020

    Sponsorship

    $2,500
  83. Direct Supply Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2020

    Support for job skills training programs

    $2,500
  84. Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationElm Grove, WI 2020

    Program support

    $1,000
  85. Irie FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    For assistance to families

    $255
  86. Dohmen Company Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2019

    General Operations

    $131,610
  87. Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    General Operating Support

    $70,500
  88. Singh Family Foundation WashingtonSeattle, WA 2019

    To provide support to exempt organization

    $25,000
  89. Irvin Stern FoundationBoca Raton, FL 2019

    General purpose

    $20,000
  90. Husain Family Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ 2019

    Unrestriced use

    $20,000
  91. Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family FoundationMilwaukee, WI 2019

    Workforce development program and community outreach events

    $10,000
  92. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2019

    To support a program which prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology

    $10,000
  93. Evan & Marion Helfaer FoundationElm Grove, WI 2019

    Program support

    $1,000
  94. Irie FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    For assistance to families

    $255
  95. Salesforce FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Technology-based workforce development for low-income young adults

    $50
  96. Dohmen Company Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI 2018

    General Support

    $1,002,000
  97. Sanjay Shah FoundationHoffman Estates, IL 2018

    Technology workforce development

    $20,000
  98. Topfer Family FoundationAustin, TX 2018

    To support a program which prepares low-income, inner-city young adults for careers in technology

    $10,000
  99. Rusinow Family Charitable FoundationGrafton, WI 2018

    Non-specific gift

    $500

Funders of similar organizations nearby

Foundations that gave to other jobs and employment organizations in Chicago, IL and are not among Inner-City Computer Stars Foundation’s funders above.

  1. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 74 grants Preselected only $6,580 to similar organizations
  2. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 34 grants Preselected only $2,025,721 to similar organizations
  3. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 70 grants Accepts applications $2,158,492 to similar organizations
  4. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 64 grants Preselected only $11,702,756 to similar organizations
  5. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 40 grants Accepts applications $4,072,000 to similar organizations
  6. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL 9 grants Preselected only $1,225,000 to similar organizations
  7. Turner Construction Company FoundationCincinnati, OH 11 grants Preselected only $92,000 to similar organizations
  8. Arkes Family FoundationChicago, IL 16 grants Preselected only $1,425,731 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 36-4253411 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.