Think Big America
Think Big America is a Chicago, Illinois–based public charity, formed in 2023. Its 2024 filing describes it as a social welfare organization organized under section 501(c)(4) and dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights. Its website says it supports initiatives that expand rights and improve life for working families, and that it takes these efforts beyond Illinois.
Think Big America at a glance
In short: Think Big America gave $3.8M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $211K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,800,000
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $211,111
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $324,969
- -75.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Think Big America
- Contact
Mailing address: 70W Madison St 1790, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (202) 552-0221
Website: https://thinkbigamerica.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Think Big America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dakotans for Health ($790K). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 34 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Arizona (22%), South Dakota (21%), Nevada (14%), Florida (13%), and Nebraska (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Think Big America gives
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2024) to $3.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dakotans for Health Sioux Falls, SD | Support of Primary Purpose | $790,000 |
| Arizona for Abortion Access Phoenix, AZ | Support of Primary Purpose | $750,000 |
| Nevada Alliance Las Vegas, NV | Support of Primary Purpose | $550,000 |
| Florida Democratic Party Tallahassee, FL | General Support | $500,000 |
| Nebraskans for Reproductive Freedom Lincoln, NE | Support of Primary Purpose | $400,000 |
| Missourians for Constitutional Freedom Saint Louis, MO | Support of Primary Purpose | $250,000 |
| Freedom in Reproduction Maryland Baltimore, MD | Support of Primary Purpose | $240,000 |
| Save Our Schools Arizona Tempe, AZ | Support of Primary Purpose | $75,000 |
| MEN4CHOICE Northbrook, IL | Support of Primary Purpose | $50,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice Ohio Cleveland, OH | Support of Primary Purpose | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,969 | $5,000,000 | $5,952,729 | $3,800,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $1,339,198 | $6,825,375 | $5,486,177 | $3,620,000 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to safeguard reproductive rights and that it supported ballot initiatives protecting reproductive rights in states across the country. Its website also describes a broader aim of supporting initiatives that expand rights and benefit working families.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Nebraskans for Reproductive Freedom says its coalition was created to qualify and pass a constitutional amendment securing abortion rights in Nebraska. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom says it works to protect people’s ability to make reproductive health care decisions without political interference. Save Our Schools Arizona describes itself as a nonpartisan, community-based organization advocating for adequately resourced public schools. Greater St John Bible Church says its mission is to strengthen families and transform communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Think Big America reported 18 grants totaling $3.8 million. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $790,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $790,000 to Dakotans for Health, $750,000 to Arizona for Abortion Access, $550,000 to Nevada Alliance, $500,000 to the Florida Democratic Party, and $400,000 to Nebraskans for Reproductive Freedom. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, $240,000 to Freedom in Reproduction Maryland, and $75,000 to Save Our Schools Arizona.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Desiree Rogers as president, Mike Ollen as executive director, Michelle Harris as secretary, and Margaret Croke as treasurer.
Think Big America is led by Mike Ollen, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Ollen
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$117K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Desiree Rogers
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Croke
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $117K, to Mike Ollen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Think Big America
How much does Think Big America give each year?
Think Big America gave $3.8M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 16 grants.
What is Think Big America's typical grant size?
Think Big America's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $211,111, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Think Big America give grants?
Think Big America's top state is Arizona, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were South Dakota (21%) and Nevada (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NH (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Think Big America give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Think Big America's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support of Primary Purpose" (14 grants).
Who are Think Big America's largest grantees?
Think Big America's largest 2025 grantees include Dakotans for Health ($790,000), Arizona for Abortion Access ($750,000) and Nevada Alliance ($550,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Think Big America?
Think Big America reported $325K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What does Think Big America fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to safeguard reproductive rights and that it supported ballot initiatives protecting reproductive rights in states across the country. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Think Big America?
Think Big America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thinkbigamerica.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Think Big America's EIN?
Think Big America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3884227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Think Big America funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/think-big-america-morg_d5b38f9563bd40978614fdb6ad35b0b0
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