Small Moves Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2014. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving within Illinois.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$446K
-37.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$446K
-37.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Small Moves Foundation aims to empower ambassadors to support communities through small acts of giving to meet basic needs and overcome obstacles. The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Community Support: Empowering ambassadors to aid their communities
- Basic Needs Assistance: Helping individuals meet essential needs
- Crisis Support: Assisting individuals in overcoming obstacles or crises
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants. Recent grantmaking activity shows:
Grant Range
**: Approximately $3,000
Average Grant
**: Approximately $3,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its funding efforts within Illinois, with particular emphasis on Chicago and the state of Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $685
- Total Revenue: $659,000
- Total Expenses: $620,763
- Total Grants Awarded: $715,000
- Expense Ratio: 135.7% of total revenue spent on programs
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Revenue: $550,000
- Revenue Growth: 19.8% increase from 2023 to 2024
The foundation operates with minimal assets relative to its grant distribution, indicating it functions primarily as a pass-through mechanism for philanthropic giving.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 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
The foundation is led by two trustees who serve without compensation:
- Eric P. Lefkofsky - Trustee
- Elizabeth Kramer Lefkofsky - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC P LEFKOFSKY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ELIZABETH KRAMER LEFKOFSKY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Website: SmallMoves.org
Address: 600 W Chicago Ave Ste 510, Chicago, IL 60654-2282
EIN: 46-3551508
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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