Urban School Foundation
Urban School Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Urban School Foundation at a glance
In short: Urban School Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,000
- -82.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,000
- +20.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Urban School Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Americans United for Separation of ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Urban School Foundation gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $18K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans United for Separation of Washington, DC | Donation | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,002 | $131 | $17,500 | $17,500 | 7 | $17,500 | $1 | $484 |
| 2020 | $20,371 | $6,003 | $14,525 | $14,500 | 8 | — | $3 | $1,182 |
| 2019 | $28,993 | $4 | $15,775 | $15,750 | 6 | — | $4 | $2,076 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Urban School Foundation is led by Robert Tucker Sr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert Tucker Sr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Tucker Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 School Foundation
How much does Urban School Foundation give each year?
Urban School Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $18K across 7 grants.
What is Urban School Foundation?
Urban School Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL.
Where does Urban School Foundation operate?
Urban School Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York.
What is Urban School Foundation's EIN?
Urban School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3270259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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