Burst into Books
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$738K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Burst into Books?
Burst into Books is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Julian Grace Foundation ($296K), The Chicago Community Trust ($134K), The Poetry Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $738K in grants to Burst into Books between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Grace Foundation | $295,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $133,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| The Poetry Foundation | $65,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $51,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | $45,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation | $34,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Chicago Beyond Inc | $26,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Experimental Station | $15,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence | $12,752 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Clare Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | $8,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Worldreaderorg | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Social Venture Partners Chicago Inc | $5,050 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jonah M Siegellak Family | $2,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $269K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
What grants has Burst into Books received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Chicago Medical Center | Southland RISE rapid cycle grant to prevent violence | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | PARTNERSHIP PLAN/STRATEGIC | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $26,000 |
| 2024 | The Poetry Foundation | EQUITY IN VERSE GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $24,250 |
| 2024 | The Poetry Foundation | SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Social Venture Partners Chicago Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,050 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | For gap programming between Memorial day and the end of June to provide enrichment opportunities and community building supports for children and youth., for gap programming in the month of August and Labor Day provide enrichment opportunities and community building supports for children and youth., For programming to build community cohesion through the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities., In support of a bookstore and community hall for local residents and nonprofits in the West Roseland neighborhood | $112,500 |
| 2023 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55,750 |
| 2023 | The Poetry Foundation | EQUITY IN VERSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Michael Reese Health Trust | CVP ED SECTOR | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence | — | $12,752 |
| 2023 | Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Worldreaderorg | BOOKSMART IMPLEMENTATIPON | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Clare Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,500 |
| 2022 | Michael Reese Health Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Experimental Station | SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET | $15,500 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $11,000 |
| 2022 | The Clare Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Jonah M Siegellak Family | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2021 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $69,500 |
| 2021 | Chicago Beyond Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2021 | Field Foundation of Illinois | BOOK CLUB SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Jonah M Siegellak Family | DONATION | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Burst into Books?
Burst into Books is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Julian Grace Foundation ($296K), The Chicago Community Trust ($134K), The Poetry Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $738K in grants to Burst into Books between 2020–2025.
Who is Burst into Books's largest funder?
Julian Grace Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Burst into Books, with $296K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Burst into Books received?
IRS 990 filings record $738K in grants to Burst into Books across 32 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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