Urban Juncture Foundation
Urban Juncture Foundation is a Chicago-based public charity, founded in 2008, that leads community revitalization programs and initiatives. Its work centers on rebuilding neighborhood commerce around culture and innovation in disinvested Black urban communities.
Urban Juncture Foundation at a glance
In short: Urban Juncture Foundation gave $136K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $13,600
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,833,460
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Urban Juncture Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615-3504
Phone: (773) 891-4159
Website: https://urbanjuncture.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Urban Juncture Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Collins Laundry ($25K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation’s website describes its initiatives as based in Bronzeville, Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Urban Juncture Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2021) to $259K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collins Laundry Chicago, IL | — | $25,000 |
| The Maker Lab Chicago, IL | — | $25,000 |
| Da Book Joint South Holland, IL | — | $15,000 |
| Erika Webb Chicago, IL | — | $15,000 |
| Classic Cobbler Baked Goods Company Chicago, IL | — | $10,000 |
| Dixiepura LLC Chicago, IL | — | $10,000 |
| Moore Poppin Gourmet Popcorn Chicago, IL | — | $10,000 |
| Patrick D Tyler II LLC Chicago, IL | — | $10,000 |
| ChefLife 19 Chicago, IL | — | $9,000 |
| Every Step of the Way Resource Center Chicago, IL | — | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,833,460 | $1,746,325 | $1,443,199 | $136,000 | 10 | $63,076 |
| 2023 | $3,181,655 | $1,823,052 | $1,193,823 | — | — | $20,618 |
| 2022 | $1,744,904 | $1,726,506 | $1,339,540 | — | — | $3,675 |
| 2021 | $784,656 | $1,471,797 | $1,370,691 | $118,453 | 3 | $442 |
| 2020 | $663,548 | $1,072,142 | $1,032,165 | $258,765 | 2 | $65 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2023 filing, the foundation stated that it provides job opportunities for residents, quality goods and services for existing and new residents, and events and attractions to draw visitors. It also said its aim is to stabilize the community and improve residents’ well-being.
The filing describes programs including an incubator for culinary, cultural, and conservation entrepreneurs; Boxville, a street-food market and container mall; the revitalization of Forum Hall as a platform for community-based enterprises and performing arts; neighborhood agriculture; outreach and beautification; and real-estate site management. The foundation’s website also describes support and capacity-building for local entrepreneurs and enterprises through the Bronzeville Incubator and related initiatives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $136,000. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Collins Laundry and The Maker Lab; $15,000 each to Da Book Joint and Erika Webb; and $10,000 each to Classic Cobbler Baked Goods Company, Dixiepura LLC, Moore Poppin Gourmet Popcorn, and Patrick D Tyler II LLC. The other listed grants were $9,000 to ChefLife 19 and $7,000 to Every Step of the Way Resource Center.
No application process or instructions are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bernard Loyd as president and Robert Blackwell Jr. and Sidney Dillard as directors. The website identifies Loyd as the foundation’s founder and president and states that Blackwell, Dillard, and Loyd founded it.
Urban Juncture Foundation is led by Bernard Loyd, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard Loyd
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Blackwell Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Dillard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Urban Juncture Foundation
How much does Urban Juncture Foundation give each year?
Urban Juncture Foundation gave $136K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Urban Juncture Foundation's typical grant size?
Urban Juncture Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,600, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Urban Juncture Foundation give grants?
Urban Juncture Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants).
Who are Urban Juncture Foundation's largest grantees?
Urban Juncture Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Collins Laundry ($25,000), The Maker Lab ($25,000) and Da Book Joint ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Urban Juncture Foundation?
Urban Juncture Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Urban Juncture Foundation fund?
In its 2023 filing, the foundation stated that it provides job opportunities for residents, quality goods and services for existing and new residents, and events and attractions to draw visitors. It also said its aim is to stabilize the community and improve residents’ well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Urban Juncture Foundation?
Urban Juncture Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check urbanjuncture.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Urban Juncture Foundation's EIN?
Urban Juncture Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2446701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
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