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Small Moves Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 46-3551508 Website

Small Moves Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It aims to help people meet basic needs and overcome specific obstacles or crises through small acts of giving.

Key facts about Small Moves Foundation

In short: Small Moves Foundation gave $446K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $446K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
46-3551508
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$445,675
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$445,675
Median grant
$445,675
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Submit a written grant application to the address listed on the filing. Full details ↓
Deadline
None.

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$446K

-37.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$446K

-37.7% YoY

How Small Moves Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Small Moves Foundation aims to offer assistance that helps individuals meet basic needs and overcome obstacles or crises. Its 2024 filing states that grants are for individuals with hardships.

Grantmaking

The foundation reported one grant in each of 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2024, it reported a grant of $445,675 to “See Attached Statement” in Chicago, Illinois; the stated purpose was “See attached statement.” That was the sole reported grant, so it was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for the year.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s sole reported 2024 grant was in Illinois, accounting for 100% of grant dollars reported by recipient state that year.

Grant Distribution by State

16states

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

MemphisChicagoOklahoma CityAtlantaOaklandBrookhavenHuntingtonJacksonWatertownBostonBoxfordBroadviewBrokhavenConcordCordovaEdmondFarmington HillsHorn LakeHyannisKents Hills

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K71 grants20191 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

See Attached Statement: $446KSee Attached Statement$446K

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K3$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached Statement Chicago, ILSee attached statement.$445,675

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $445,675 1
2023 $714,865 1
2022 $448,415 1
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.5201920202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Eric P. Lefkofsky and Elizabeth Kramer Lefkofsky as trustees.

Small Moves Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elizabeth Kramer Lefkofsky

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Eric P. Lefkofsky

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Small Moves Foundation
Mailing address: 600 W Chicago Ave Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 906-7477
Website: https://smallmoves.org

Frequently asked questions about Small Moves Foundation

How much does Small Moves Foundation give each year?

Small Moves Foundation gave $446K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $715K across 1 grant.

What does Small Moves Foundation fund?

Small Moves Foundation aims to offer assistance that helps individuals meet basic needs and overcome obstacles or crises. Its 2024 filing states that grants are for individuals with hardships.

How do I apply for a grant from Small Moves Foundation?

Submit a written grant application to the address listed on the filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Small Moves Foundation make grants?

The foundation’s sole reported 2024 grant was in Illinois, accounting for 100% of grant dollars reported by recipient state that year.

What is Small Moves Foundation's EIN?

Small Moves Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3551508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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