Adler University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Adler University?
Adler University is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($519K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($200K), Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Adler University between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $519,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation | $135,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $130,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Healthy Communities Foundation | $128,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| William Randolph Hearst Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $32,500 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $30,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $12,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sino American Amity Fund Inc | $12,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Illinois Humanities Council Inc | $12,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Impetus Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Employees Community Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pelino Charitable Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ellucian Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Best Walter & Edith Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Marquette Bank Education Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Adler University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Healthy Communities Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Impetus Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sino American Amity Fund Inc | TO FURTHER EDUCATION FOR CHINESE STUDENTS | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Ellucian Foundation | ONE TIME GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PROMOTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISON PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS | $150,000 |
| 2023 | William Randolph Hearst Foundation | Support operations | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Healthy Communities Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Employees Community Fund | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Illinois Humanities Council Inc | 2023 ENVISIONING JUSTICE GRANT | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Sino American Amity Fund Inc | TO FURTHER EDUCATION FOR CHINESE STUDENTS | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Illinois Humanities Council Inc | 2023 ENVISIONING JUSTICE GRANT | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Healthy Communities Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2021 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $35,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Healthy Communities Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | in support of general operations. | $12,500 |
| 2021 | The Pelino Charitable Foundation | PARTNERSHIP WITH AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS OFFERING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Marquette Bank Education Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION FOR CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED STUDENTS (PART OF THE FUTURE OF HIGHER LEARNING IN PRISON CALL FOR PROPOSALS) | $369,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Adler University?
Adler University is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($519K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($200K), Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Adler University between 2019–2024.
Who is Adler University's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Adler University, with $519K across 2 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Adler University received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to Adler University across 35 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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