Black Ensemble Theater Corporation
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-2852762 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Black Ensemble Theater Corporation?
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation is funded by 49 grantmakers, led by Iff ($635K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur ($363K), Caerus Foundation Inc ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.1M in grants to Black Ensemble Theater Corporation between 2020–2025.
Showing top 25 of 49 funders by total given.
What grants has Black Ensemble Theater Corporation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Foundation | CAMPAIGN / FUNDRAISING PLAN | $295,000 |
| 2024 | The Hearst Foundation | To support Educational Outreach programs | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | CULTURE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $67,500 |
| 2024 | Iff | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Educational Outreach Programs 2024-2026 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $40,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $32,500 |
| 2024 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | general operating support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Seabury Foundation | THEATER ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Theater League Inc | — | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shippy Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Theater arts program in schools | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Leonard and Joan Foundation | THEATRE PRODUCTIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | to support Black Ensemble 2024 Legacy Gala Fundraiser | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 151 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Black Ensemble Theater Corporation?
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation is funded by 49 grantmakers, led by Iff ($635K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur ($363K), Caerus Foundation Inc ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.1M in grants to Black Ensemble Theater Corporation between 2020–2025.
Who is Black Ensemble Theater Corporation's largest funder?
Iff is the largest recorded funder of Black Ensemble Theater Corporation, with $635K across 2 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Black Ensemble Theater Corporation received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.1M in grants to Black Ensemble Theater Corporation across 151 grants from 49 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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