Black Inventors Hall of Fame
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2024
Total received
$131K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2021–2024
Who funds Black Inventors Hall of Fame?
Black Inventors Hall of Fame is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Lemelson Foundation ($50K), The Chicago Community Trust ($25K), The Toy Foundation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $131K in grants to Black Inventors Hall of Fame between 2021–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lemelson Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Toy Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Hyde and Watson Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fm Kirby Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Td Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Black Inventors Hall of Fame received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Lemelson Foundation | TO CONVENE VISIONARY INDIVIDUALS OF COLOR TO HELP DEFINE THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF STEM AND INVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STEM ECOSYSTEM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char | General use | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Hyde and Watson Foundation | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS FOR THE POP-UP STEAM MUSEUM IN MORRISTOWN, NJ, CONDITIONAL UPON THE BALANCE NEEDED BEING RAISED AND THE PROJECT STARTED BY 9/1/2023. (SATISFIED) | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Fm Kirby Foundation Inc | ONE-TIME SUPPORT OF THE POPUP EXHIBIT AT CORNERSTONE FAMILY PROGRAM'S MORRISTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Inc | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Td Charitable Foundation | INTERACTIVE CULTURAL POP-UP COMMUNITY MUSEUM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Toy Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Black Inventors Hall of Fame?
Black Inventors Hall of Fame is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Lemelson Foundation ($50K), The Chicago Community Trust ($25K), The Toy Foundation Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $131K in grants to Black Inventors Hall of Fame between 2021–2024.
Who is Black Inventors Hall of Fame's largest funder?
The Lemelson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Black Inventors Hall of Fame, with $50K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Black Inventors Hall of Fame received?
IRS 990 filings record $131K in grants to Black Inventors Hall of Fame across 8 grants from 8 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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