Susan Crown Exchange Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2010, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation generates revenue through investment income, including interest and dividend income from ordinary investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+18.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
43
-4.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$126K
-1.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives across several key program areas:
- Youth Sports
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Tech and Society
The organization also administers Catalyst Awards and grants programs focused on emerging opportunities in these sectors.
Grantmaking
Susan Crown Exchange makes grants to a diverse range of organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
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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
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,222,596
- Total Revenues: $9,812,334
- Total Expenses: $6,612,799
- Total Grants and Contributions: $7,272,886
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,410,000
- Total Revenue: $9,060,000
- Total Expenses: $7,010,000
The foundation maintains no liabilities and operates with zero employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,222,596 | $4,405,218 | $4,351,099 |
| Revenue | $9,812,334 | $9,060,565 | $5,669,450 |
| Expenses | $6,612,799 | $7,012,797 | $5,306,767 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,308,767 | $6,656,929 | $4,972,610 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,235,416 | $1,809,644 | $2,737,657 |
| Distributable Amount | $316,089 | $279,890 | $286,757 |
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
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CROWN | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| WILLIAM C KUNKLER III | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| ELI EVANS | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL JANSEN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| MARTHA MINOW | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| JENNIFER JACOBY HURD | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Susan Crown Exchange announced Catalyst Awards in both 2023 and 2024, recognizing innovative work in its focus areas. The foundation also maintains active grant programs including the Open Future Institute and For the Frontlines initiatives.
Susan Crown Exchange - SCE Announces 2023 Catalyst AwardsSubject 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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