Black Men United
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Black Men United?
Black Men United is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($1.5M), Chicago Cred Inc ($626K), Weitz Family Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Black Men United between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $1,468,876 | 16 | 2019–2025 |
| Chicago Cred Inc | $626,299 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | $195,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Lozier Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| 548 Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Will J Reid Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Ehi Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Black Men United received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | KUMANI HELP HUB - PANTRY & REENTRY | $135,500 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Chicago Cred Inc | General Support | $347,549 |
| 2024 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Mutual of Omaha Foundation | Project Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Chicago Cred Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $178,750 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | KUMANI CENTER RESORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER & FOOD PANTRY | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Mutual of Omaha Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 548 Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | KUMANI RESORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER AND PANTRY | $187,500 |
| 2022 | Chicago Cred Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Lozier Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Mutual of Omaha Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | EXPANDED REENTRY PROGRAMMING | $189,900 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | KUMANI RESORATIVE JUSTICE CENTER AND PANTRY | $187,500 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $57,000 |
| 2021 | Chicago Cred Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Will J Reid Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| 2021 | The Ehi Foundation | FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,500 |
| 2020 | The Sherwood Foundation | EXPANDED REENTRY PROGRAMMING | $126,600 |
| 2020 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2020 OPERATING GRANT | $56,966 |
| 2020 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Sherwood Foundation | COVID-19 OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Black Men United?
Black Men United is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($1.5M), Chicago Cred Inc ($626K), Weitz Family Foundation ($195K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Black Men United between 2019–2025.
Who is Black Men United's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Black Men United, with $1.5M across 16 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Black Men United received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Black Men United across 33 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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