Chicago Bulls charities is committed to community violence prevention through four focus areas education, investment, health and wellness and access to opportunities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$672K
-34.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-2.1% YoY
About Chicago Bulls Charities
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Bulls Charities is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $672K. Net investment income was $138K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,984,244 | $3,759,028 | $4,418,527 |
| Revenue | $1,512,644 | $2,061,078 | $1,784,035 |
| Expenses | $918,690 | $14,773,155 | $1,968,690 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,686 | $44,990 | $19,166 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include McCormick Foundation ($266,667), Chicago Sports Alliance (McCormick Foundation) ($200,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL | Program support | $266,667 |
| AMPT Chicago Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach Corporation Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| CHAMPS (youth educationmentoring) Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Pilgrim Development Corporation Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Sports Alliance (McCormick Foundation) Chicago, IL | Program support | $200,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Noble Carter Schools (Chicago Bulls College Prep) Chicago, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Padmanabhan | Director | 1 | — |
| John Paxson | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Reinsdorf | Director | 1 | — |
| Adrienne Scherenzel | Executive Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Herrington-Gilmore | Secretary | 41 | — |
| Kieran Kelliher | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Nancy Reinsdorf | President | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Bulls Charities?
Chicago Bulls Charities is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Bulls Charities?
As of 2024, Chicago Bulls Charities holds $4.0M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $672K in 2024.
Where does Chicago Bulls Charities operate?
Chicago Bulls Charities has awarded grants in California, Illinois, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Chicago Bulls Charities award?
In 2024, Chicago Bulls Charities awarded 14 grants totaling $672K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Bulls Charities's EIN?
Chicago Bulls Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3544506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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