Black Ensemble Theater Corporation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.6M
Foundation funders
52
Grants recorded
172
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Black Ensemble Theater Corporation?
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation is funded by 52 grantmakers, led by IFF ($635K), The Joyce Foundation ($370K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($363K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.6M in grants to Black Ensemble Theater Corporation between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2019) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $195K.
What grants has Black Ensemble Theater Corporation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $31,500 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $17,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Theater League Inc | " " | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Family | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Leonard and Joan Foundation | THEATRE PRODUCTIONS | $2,500 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,000 |
| 2025 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN HONOR OF JACKIE TAYLOR | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Williams Family Charitable Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $250 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Foundation | CAMPAIGN / FUNDRAISING PLAN | $295,000 |
| 2024 | The Hearst Foundation | To support Educational Outreach programs | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | CULTURE | $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 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | general operating support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 172 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Black Ensemble Theater Corporation?
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation is funded by 52 grantmakers, led by IFF ($635K), The Joyce Foundation ($370K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($363K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.6M in grants to Black Ensemble Theater Corporation between 2019–2025.
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 $4.6M in grants to Black Ensemble Theater Corporation across 172 grants from 52 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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