Accelerate Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$5.8M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
77
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds Accelerate Institute?
Accelerate Institute is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation ($1.9M), The Gies Foundation ($628K), The Chicago Community Trust ($485K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.8M in grants to Accelerate Institute between 2018–2026.
Show all 28 funders
| Aldridge Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bill Bartholomay Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2026) to $1.3M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Accelerate Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Gies Foundation | TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN GROWING UP IN POVERTY HAVE ACCESS TO GREAT SCHOOLS. | $102,500 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AND ASCEND | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Education | $32,000 |
| 2025 | The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Stearns Family Charitable Fund | ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Jerome Stone Legacy Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $775,000 |
| 2024 | Cavali Foundation | GENERAL USE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Gies Foundation | TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN GROWING UP IN POVERTY HAVE ACCESS TO GREAT SCHOOLS. | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Wonderful Life Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Education | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Chicago Public Education Fund | LEADERSHIP BRIDGE PROGRAM PARTNER | $30,880 |
| 2024 | J Christopher and | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Duchossois Family Foundation | 2024 IMPACT DINNER SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Stearns Family Charitable Fund | ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $450,000 |
| 2023 | The Canning Foundation | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Gies Foundation | TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN GROWING UP IN POVERTY HAVE ACCESS TO GREAT SCHOOLS. | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Wonderful Life Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | J Christopher and | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Cavali Foundation | GENERAL USE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Chicago Public Education Fund | SUPPORT FOR LEADERSHIP BRIDGE INCLUDING A SUMMER INSTITUTE AND COACHING FOR PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PAIRS, AND A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE TO DEVELOP SUCCESSION PLANS. | $47,400 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Education | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Clarence Wallace & Dolores Lynch | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 77 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Accelerate Institute?
Accelerate Institute is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation ($1.9M), The Gies Foundation ($628K), The Chicago Community Trust ($485K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.8M in grants to Accelerate Institute between 2018–2026.
Who is Accelerate Institute's largest funder?
Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Accelerate Institute, with $1.9M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Accelerate Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.8M in grants to Accelerate Institute across 77 grants from 28 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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