EBR Foundation
EBR Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1987. The foundation supports educational initiatives with a focus on STEM education and teacher innovation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+25.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation actively awards grants across multiple educational focus areas:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in Illinois and supports educational institutions across multiple regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- EIN: 36-3488134
- Year Formed: 1987
- Most Recent Tax Filing: December 1, 2023
- Current Staff: 0 employees listed
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $657,161 | $931,629 |
| Revenue | $365,306 | $57,959 | $172,307 |
| Expenses | $324,070 | $318,052 | $324,685 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $306,405 | $305,774 | $305,969 |
| Net Investment Income | $349,858 | $45,121 | $157,880 |
| Distributable Amount | $32,703 | $49,939 | $62,223 |
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
149 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN B MELLIN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DEBRA M COY | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARK LIYEOS | TREASURER | — | — |
| HOWARD B SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JESSIE S JONES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WILLIAM M SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAMES SIMPSON IV | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Announced 2025 Star STEM Teacher Grant winners, celebrating innovation in classroom STEM education
Celebrating Innovation in the Classroom: 2025 Star STEM Teacher Grant WinnersAwarded $250,000 in grant funding distributed across five academic research projects
eBPF Foundation Announces $250,000 in Grant Awards for Five eBPF AcademicProvided $100,000 in research grants focused on advancing safety and efficiency in specialized technical research areas
eBPF Foundation awards $250,000 in academic research grantsAwarded $1 million grant to support new computer course development in public school systems
EBR public schools awarded $1M grant for new computer coursesRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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