Equity Residential Foundation

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 36-4478772

Equity Residential Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $155K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$155K

+2.8% YoY

Grant Count

16

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-22.9% 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 2024. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $155K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

16states
+8 more states

Cities

ATLANTAAlexandriaAugustaBOSTONBostonCAMARILLOCHICOChicagoDenverEssexEvanstonHobokenHonoluluIrvineLOS ANGELESLos AngelesManhattan BeachMonterey ParkMontgomeryMorristown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$45K$89K$134K$179K15 grants201927 grants202014 grants202111 grants202212 grants202316 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Ferguson Charitable Foun…$25KInnovation Network for C…$20KDowntown Women's Center$20KHealthRight 360$20KGolden Harvest Food Bank$15KAscend Foundation Inc$10KHispanic Alliance for Ca…$10KThe Trevor Project Inc$10KNorthwestern University$5KPancreatic Cancer Action…$5K

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

79<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ferguson Charitable Foundation ($25,000), Innovation Network for Communities ($20,000), Downtown Women's Center ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern University Chicago, ILContribution to support cancer research$5,000
Ascend Foundation Inc New York, NYContribution to support an organization whose mission is to advocate, enable and assist Pan-Asian in North America to become the leaders of today and tomorrow$10,000
Cameron Boyce Foundation sherman oaks, CAContribution to support research, education, and building of awareness dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy$2,500
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement Chicago, ILContribution to support programs dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals$10,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CAContribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer$5,000
The Trevor Project Inc West Hollywood, CAContribution to support crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ young people under the age of 25$10,000
Ferguson Charitable Foundation Chicago, ILContribution 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
Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, ILContribution to support families seeking emergency food$4,000
Innovation Network for Communities Tamworth, NHContribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan)$20,000
Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley Monterey Park, CAContribution to support programs dedicated to providing a safe, structured environment for young people after school, during holidays and on summer vacation$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Scott J FensterDirector1
Claudio O MorenoVP / Treasurer1
Mark J ParrellPresident/Director1
Marty McKennaVice President1
Robert GarechanaDirector1
Michael GastVice President (Ended 9/2024)1
Christopher A MaherAsst. Secretary1
Collin GlancyVice President (New 9/2024)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 2024.

Where does Equity Residential Foundation operate?

Equity Residential Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Equity Residential Foundation award?

In 2024, Equity Residential Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $155K — an average of about $10K 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 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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