The Schlinger Chrisman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2004, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation awards grants to charitable organizations across multiple focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-12.4% YoY
Grant Count
68
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
-12.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program supports grants awarded to charitable organizations in the following areas:
- Youth programs
- Animal welfare
- Performing arts
- Community-based programs
- Museum research and exhibits
- Environmental conservation
Grantmaking
The foundation made 40 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024), with a total giving amount of $2,850,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,093,186
- Total Revenues: $3,091,181
- Total Expenses: $2,888,703
- Total Giving: $2,850,000
Historical Data (2023):
- Revenue: $2.95M
- Expenses: $3.27M
- Total Assets: $2.89M
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,093,186 | $2,890,708 | $3,217,916 |
| Revenue | $3,091,181 | $2,945,719 | $3,259,218 |
| Expenses | $2,888,703 | $3,272,927 | $3,303,923 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,884,117 | $3,270,963 | $3,302,554 |
| Net Investment Income | $89,096 | $93,755 | $5,849 |
| Distributable Amount | $104,076 | $100,978 | $71,320 |
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
240 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Northern Trust Company serves as trustee for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SCHLINGER CHRISMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ROGER PACKARD CHRISMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CAROLYN CHRISMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| NORTHERN TRUST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Opera Santa Barbara announced receipt of a Chrisman Grant, indicating ongoing support for performing arts organizations in the foundation's service areas.
Opera Santa Barbara Announces New Chrisman Grant and a Special Bequest -Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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