Blackroots Alliance
Chicago, IL ·EIN 82-3487898 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Blackroots Alliance?
Blackroots Alliance is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc ($965K), Center for Community Change ($244K), Square One Foundation ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Blackroots Alliance between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | $965,250 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Center for Community Change | $244,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Square One Foundation | $240,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Chicago Instructional Technology | $188,150 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Needmor Co the Northern Trust Company | $120,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Healthy Communities Foundation | $95,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Hartman Family Foundation | $75,299 | 1 | 2023 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Crossroads Fund Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation | $31,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $28,600 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Policylink | $22,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | $15,750 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Goodnation Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ms Foundation for Women Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Forefront | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| New Economy Coalition Inc | $6,800 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
What grants has Blackroots Alliance received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $60,500 |
| 2024 | Healthy Communities Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Common Counsel Foundation | EARTHSEED BLACK FAMILY ARCHIVE PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Goodnation Foundation Inc | — | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | for Ujimaa Medics Asthma Community Care | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,250 |
| 2023 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $80,000 |
| 2023 | The Hartman Family Foundation | THROUGH FNL: COMMUNITY CARE RESPONDERS CREATING HEALTH JUSTICE, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES, AND LONG-TERM WELLNESS FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS | $75,299 |
| 2023 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Crossroads Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Healthy Communities Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Needmor Co the Northern Trust Company | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Common Counsel Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR EARTHSEED BLACK FAMILY ARCHIVE PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Ms Foundation for Women Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | for Ujimaa Medics Asthma Community Care | $8,750 |
| 2022 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $215,000 |
| 2022 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $80,000 |
| 2022 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $67,650 |
| 2022 | Needmor Co the Northern Trust Company | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Policylink | CORE SUPPORT | $22,000 |
| 2022 | Center for Community Change | BLACK LED ORGANIZING | $14,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | To provide programming to build community cohesion through the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. | $8,600 |
| 2022 | New Economy Coalition Inc | SUPPORTING GRANT | $6,800 |
| 2021 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Needmor Co the Northern Trust Company | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Field Foundation of Illinois | AFRO-FUTURIST WORLDVIEW PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT SAFETY, LIBERATION, BLACK LEADERSHIP, AND BLACK-CENTERED COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION | $20,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Blackroots Alliance?
Blackroots Alliance is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc ($965K), Center for Community Change ($244K), Square One Foundation ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Blackroots Alliance between 2020–2024.
Who is Blackroots Alliance's largest funder?
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Blackroots Alliance, with $965K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Blackroots Alliance received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Blackroots Alliance across 40 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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