100 Thousand Foundation Grant

The 100 Thousand Foundation Grant provides funding to support youth athletics and academics in Chicago. It aims to aid under-resourced communities by allocating $100,000 annually to nonprofits dedicated to enriching kids programs and enhancing youth sports. The grant process involves several steps, including a letter of inquiry, pre-proposal, and an invitation-only full proposal stage. The foundation emphasizes volunteer engagement alongside financial support, fostering community improvement through active participation.

NOTE: The following deadlines represent steps in the Grant  Process.
Letter of Inquiry: If you meet the eligibility requirements, tell us a little about you by submitting this form.Pre-Proposal - Invite Only: Phone Interview - Once reviewed and approved, we will conduct a phone interview with your program representative.Site Visit - After a successful phone interview, we will visit your site to learn more.Full Proposal - Invite Only: Finalists will be invited to present their program in a member meeting, where a final decision will be made.
Aiding under-resourced communities through funding for youth athletics and academics.
The 100 Thousand Foundation is proud to connect and engage men to improve our community by collectively funding annual grants totaling $100,000 to Chicago nonprofits that are dedicated to supporting kids programs and youth sports. Our members not only give money, but also give back to the community with time spent volunteering in our grantees’ programs.
The 100 Thousand Foundation funds high impact, youth-focused academic and athletic programs in Chicago.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, you must have the following requirements:Chicago Based:Be headquartered, operate and provide the majority of services to under-resourced communities in the Chicago Area.Spending Timeline:Use the full amount of the grant within 2 years.Public Charity:Be classified for a minimum of 3 years as a public charity with tax exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Independently Audited:Independently file an IRS Form 990 (unless exempt by federal law) and be independently audited.Spending Oversight:Agreement to allow oversight of grant usage by a representative of The 100 Thousand Foundation.

Ineligibility

The 100 Thousand Foundation does not fund: Capital projects to property that are not owned by the applicant or leased under a lease with less than 5 years remaining; acquisition of real estate, debt reduction, fundraising activities, endowments, private foundations, pass through grants, organizations that will use the grant for partisan, legislative, political or inherently religious activities.