Burst Into Books
Chicago, IL ·EIN 83-2040166 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Burst Into Books?
Burst Into Books is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Julian Grace Foundation ($296K), The Chicago Community Trust ($124K), The Poetry Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $676K in grants to Burst Into Books between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Grace Foundation | $295,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $123,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| 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 | $34,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Chicago Beyond Inc | $26,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Clare Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Worldreaderorg | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| 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 |
What grants has Burst Into Books received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $24,250 |
| 2024 | The Poetry Foundation | SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES GRANT | $15,000 |
| 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 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Poetry Foundation | EQUITY IN VERSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Michael Reese Health Trust | CVP ED SECTOR | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Auburn Gresham | 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 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 |
| 2020 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | in support of general operations. | $250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Burst Into Books?
Burst Into Books is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Julian Grace Foundation ($296K), The Chicago Community Trust ($124K), The Poetry Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $676K in grants to Burst Into Books between 2020–2024.
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 $676K in grants to Burst Into Books across 26 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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