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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
80 grants across all recorded years
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).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Chicago, IL | Contribution to support cancer research | $5,000 |
| Ascend Foundation Inc New York, NY | Contribution 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, CA | Contribution to support research, education, and building of awareness dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy | $2,500 |
| Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement Chicago, IL | Contribution to support programs dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Contribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc West Hollywood, CA | Contribution to support crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ young people under the age of 25 | $10,000 |
| 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 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Contribution to support families seeking emergency food | $4,000 |
| Innovation Network for Communities Tamworth, NH | Contribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan) | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley Monterey Park, CA | Contribution 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
| 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 | 1 | — |
| Michael Gast | Vice President (Ended 9/2024) | 1 | — |
| Christopher A Maher | Asst. Secretary | 1 | — |
| Collin Glancy | Vice 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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