Art Encounter
Evanston, IL ·EIN 36-2996611 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Art Encounter?
Art Encounter is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr ($57K), Modestus Bauer Foundation ($50K), The Chicago Community Trust ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $305K in grants to Art Encounter between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr | $57,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Modestus Bauer Foundation | $50,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $49,850 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | $40,000 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | $28,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | $19,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Phillip C & Beverly Goldstick | $12,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | $9,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Metzner Family Foundation | $9,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Kanter Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | $1,668 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Weisman Family Foundation | $775 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Loraine Kaufman Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Jordan and Jean Nerenberg | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
| Holzheimer Fund | $100 | 2 | 2024 |
What grants has Art Encounter received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | SUPPORT A SPECIAL PLACE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | SUPPORT A SPECIAL PLACE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | POWERING THE ARTS PROGRAM | $9,500 |
| 2024 | Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Metzner Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $618 |
| 2024 | Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
| 2024 | Holzheimer Fund | CHARITABLE | $50 |
| 2024 | Holzheimer Fund | CHARITABLE | $50 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Representation Matters: Expanding Art Encounter's Traveling Art Collection. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Union Pacific Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Metzner Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Phillip C & Beverly Goldstick | FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Kanter Family Foundation | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Kanter Family Foundation | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $450 |
| 2023 | Loraine Kaufman Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $300 |
| 2022 | Union Pacific Foundation | UNIQUE SPACES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr | GENERAL | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | TO SUPPORT VISUAL ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 | TO SUPPORT VISUAL ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Modestus Bauer Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE USE | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation | ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED | $3,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Art Encounter?
Art Encounter is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr ($57K), Modestus Bauer Foundation ($50K), The Chicago Community Trust ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $305K in grants to Art Encounter between 2019–2024.
Who is Art Encounter's largest funder?
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr is the largest recorded funder of Art Encounter, with $57K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Art Encounter received?
IRS 990 filings record $305K in grants to Art Encounter across 51 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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