SBB Research Group Foundation Grant

The SBB Research Group Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations addressing unmet needs through sustainable strategies. Winners are selected monthly, receiving $5,000, while other finalists are awarded $1,000. The foundation collaborates with various partners and has a strong commitment to community service. Organizations are encouraged to apply early, as prior applicants can be reconsidered in subsequent months. This initiative aims to empower impactful initiatives across diverse sectors.

NOTE: The SBBRG Foundation's Committee will review applications on an ongoing, rolling basis. The Committee will select certain candidates as “Nominees” and contact them for a brief phone or video call to learn more about their organization’s mission and work. The Committee will name a select number of Nominees as “Finalists.” Finalists will be invited to give a formal presentation.
The SBB Research Group Foundation supports ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.
The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is committed to contributing to the community, both at the local and global level. The Foundation was established to further the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm. Notably, the Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the annual Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championship and is a proud partner of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, the World Wildlife Fund in the Northern Great Plains, Surge for Water in Uganda, and many other organizations. To date, the Foundation has supported over 63 charitable organizations serving critical areas such as human services and education.
Funding
The Committee will vote to select at least one (1) Winner per month, who shall receive a grant of five thousand dollars ($5,000) and the opportunity to pursue additional funding opportunities from SBB Research Group. All other Finalists shall receive one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Eligibility

Any 501(c)(3) organization may apply.An organization may apply for a grant through this program one (1) time per calendar year.Applicants that have not been selected as a Finalist or Winner will still be considered in subsequent months, so organizations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.