A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Restrictions: Chicago & Surrounding Communities
Overview
The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that enhance educational and cultural programs in Chicago and surrounding areas. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, focusing on arts, culture, and education. Grants typically last for one year, with a commitment to fostering community growth and development.
Eligibility
Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.Restrictions: Chicago & Surrounding Communities
What The a Montgomery Ward Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 56
- Total given
- $683K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,000–$63K
- By dollars: Illinois >99%, Pennsylvania <1%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Park Ridge, IL; Oak Park, IL.
- 30% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Associated Colleges of Illinois · Chicago, IL
Scholarships
$63K
Museum of Science & Industry · Chicago, IL
Fire shutter replace proj
$40K
IWC Children's Clinic · Oak Park, IL
Replace aging computers
$36K
The Field Museum of Natural History · Chicago, IL
Public prog thru sue ling
$25K
Window to the World Communications · Chicago, IL
Unrestricted general
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Education
- Nonprofits
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