Impact Grants Chicago connects, engages and inspires women to improve the community of Chicago by collectively funding $100,000 grants to Chicago nonprofits that are dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the city.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$168K
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$475K
+3.3% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+18.0% YoY
About Impact Grants Chicago
Based on IRS filings
Impact Grants Chicago is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $168K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $475K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $167,559 | $154,910 | $123,658 |
| Revenue | $569,743 | $567,799 | $550,806 |
| Expenses | $557,094 | $536,547 | $551,407 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,534 | $5,523 | $56 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Impact Grants Chicago
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Connections for Abused Women ($100,000), Home ($100,000), New Moms Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care for Real Chicago, IL | — | $25,000 |
| Connections for Abused Women Chicago, IL | — | $100,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach Chicago, IL | — | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Legal Clinic Chicago, IL | — | $25,000 |
| HOME Chicago, IL | — | $100,000 |
| New Moms Inc Chicago, IL | — | $100,000 |
| St Leonards Ministries Chicago, IL | — | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Schell | President | 20 | — |
| Erin Drury | Vice President | 20 | — |
| Jennifer Gartenberg | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Michelle Goldberg | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Cara Pollard | Director | 5 | — |
| Penny Turner | Director | 5 | — |
| Carole Schecter | Director | 5 | — |
| Caryn Gallop | Director | 5 | — |
| Jackie Lutz | Director | 5 | — |
| Irene Goldstein | Director | 5 | — |
| Kim Ruhana | Director | 5 | — |
| Lisa Winger | Director | 5 | — |
| Ann Raney | Director | 5 | — |
| Allison Szafranski | Director | 5 | — |
| Gabrielle Vojtech | Director | 5 | — |
| Kathy Rice | Director | 5 | — |
| Marnie Schwartz | Director | 5 | — |
| Ally Syperek | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Impact Grants Chicago?
Impact Grants Chicago is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $168K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Impact Grants Chicago?
As of 2024, Impact Grants Chicago holds $168K in total assets with $570K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $475K in 2024.
Where does Impact Grants Chicago operate?
Impact Grants Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Impact Grants Chicago award?
In 2024, Impact Grants Chicago awarded 7 grants totaling $475K — an average of about $68K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Impact Grants Chicago's EIN?
Impact Grants Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1566221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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