Equity Residential Foundation
Equity Residential Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $163K.
Key facts about Equity Residential Foundation
- EIN
- 36-4478772
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $162,900
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $11,636
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Equity Residential Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Equity Residential Foundation's 14 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (37%), Colorado (25%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants). None of its 14 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Equity Residential Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$163K
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
14
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+20.5% YoY
About Equity Residential Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Equity Residential Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $163K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Mercy Housing California ($40,000), Ferguson Charitable Foundation ($25,000), Innovation Network for Communities ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing California Denver, CO | Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing | $40,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | Contribution to support the organization's Center for Leadership Excellence that provides a comprehensive, supportive program that fosters leadership development, industry knowledge, and career readiness | $25,000 |
| Innovation Network for Communities Tamworth, NH | Contribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan) | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School Chicago, IL | Contribution to support education and programs dedicated to providing real-world work experiences to underserved youth in Chicago | $15,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago Chicago, IL | Contribution to support programs dedicated to providing training, corporate internships, and professional mentorship to high school students in Chicago | $15,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| Emergency Network Los Angeles Inc Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Contribution to support the Texas Hill Country flood victims | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Boone, IA | Contribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott J Fenster | Director | 1 | — |
| Claudio O Moreno | VP / Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mark J Parrell | President/Director | 1 | — |
| Marty McKenna | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Robert Garechana | Director (ended 8/2025) | 1 | — |
| Christopher A Maher | Asst. Secretary | 1 | — |
| Collin Glancy | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Bret D McLeod | Director (new 8/2025) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equity Residential Foundation?
Equity Residential Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Equity Residential Foundation operate?
Equity Residential Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Equity Residential Foundation award?
In 2025, Equity Residential Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $163K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Equity Residential Foundation's EIN?
Equity Residential Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4478772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.