Vivo Foundation
VIVO Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois, founded in 2021. It is a family foundation focused on education equity in Chicago and Lake County, supporting work across the education continuum—from early childhood education and care through college and career success—with related supports such as experiential learning, violence reduction, and mental health and wellbeing.
Vivo Foundation at a glance
In short: Vivo Foundation gave $10.5M across 130 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Illinois. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,512,142
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 130
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,863
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $183,416,103
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (45 of 130, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vivo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2460 Dundee Rd Unit 1247, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 702-7922
Website: https://vivofdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vivo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City Colleges of Chicago Foundation ($525K). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
439 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 439 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it focuses on Chicago and Lake County, Illinois. In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; the remaining reported shares were New York (2%), Washington, D.C. (2%), Florida (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 130 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vivo Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 45 of 130 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2021) to $10.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 130 grants totaling $10.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $525,000 |
| Chicago Special Projects Group Northbrook, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $500,000 |
| Sinai Health System Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $410,000 |
| National Louis University Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $350,000 |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations FKA Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $275,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $260,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $257,500 |
| Braven Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $250,000 |
| Illinois Action for Children Chicago, IL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,416,103 | $10,813,214 | $12,733,614 | $10,512,142 | 130 | $11,127,915 | $9,207,515 | $10,234,908 |
| 2023 | $188,546,630 | $11,180,860 | $10,709,405 | $9,737,608 | 129 | $10,061,311 | $10,532,766 | $9,437,811 |
| 2022 | $191,156,729 | $2,792,090 | $8,629,702 | $8,002,558 | 105 | $8,473,126 | $2,757,708 | $10,042,280 |
| 2021 | $198,336,663 | $206,953,122 | $4,646,685 | $4,480,000 | 75 | $4,646,665 | $263,003 | $2,824,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vivo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VIVO Foundation envisions a world where young people of every race, ethnicity, belief system, and socioeconomic status thrive and are inspired to learn, grow, and contribute to society. Its focus areas include early childhood education and care, academic development, experiential learning, college and career access, persistence and success, and systems capacity building. Health and wellness areas include family supports, mental health and wellbeing, healthcare pipelines, and violence intervention.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in education, health, and youth support. City Colleges of Chicago Foundation says it raises charitable contributions to help community college students from all backgrounds reach academic and career goals. Noble Network of Charter Schools says it aims to ensure students have equitable and positive school experiences that prepare them to complete college. Sinai Health System describes its mission as improving the health of the individuals and communities it serves; Rush University Medical Center says it works to improve health through patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. New Life Centers of Chicagoland describes programs in educational enrichment, health awareness, and life resources, including mentoring, education, and sports for youth and young adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, VIVO reported 130 grants totaling $10,512,142. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $525,000, with a median of $42,500. The largest awards included $525,000 to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation; $500,000 each to Chicago Special Projects Group and Sinai Health System; $410,000 to the University of Chicago; $350,000 to National Louis University; and $275,000 to Endeavor Health Clinical Operations.
Other notable 2024 grants included $260,000 to Noble Network of Charter Schools, $257,500 to New Life Centers of Chicagoland, and $250,000 each to Braven, Illinois Action for Children, Rush University Medical Center, and Youth Guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Mills and Andrew J. Mills as co-trustees.
Vivo Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew J. Mills
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Mills
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Vivo Foundation
How much does Vivo Foundation give each year?
Vivo Foundation gave $10.5M across 130 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.7M across 129 grants.
What is Vivo Foundation's typical grant size?
Vivo Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,500, and its average grant was $80,863, across 130 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vivo Foundation that year got $59K on average.
Where does Vivo Foundation give grants?
Vivo Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (77 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Evanston, IL (4 grants).
Does Vivo Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 130 grants with a stated purpose on Vivo Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Donee" (130 grants).
Who are Vivo Foundation's largest grantees?
Vivo Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City Colleges of Chicago Foundation ($525,000), Chicago Special Projects Group ($500,000) and Sinai Health System ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vivo Foundation?
Vivo Foundation reported $183.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vivo Foundation fund?
VIVO Foundation envisions a world where young people of every race, ethnicity, belief system, and socioeconomic status thrive and are inspired to learn, grow, and contribute to society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vivo Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vivo Foundation's EIN?
Vivo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6329967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Vivo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Vivo Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vivo-foundation-morg_fde034b09db14549b860b0b56e097338
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