Carole Robertson Center for Learning
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$9.9M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Carole Robertson Center for Learning?
Carole Robertson Center for Learning is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Robert R McCormick Foundation ($5.6M), The Chicago Community Trust ($2.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($751K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.9M in grants to Carole Robertson Center for Learning between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $5,633,808 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $2,368,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $750,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | $580,289 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Network for Good | $159,335 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Latinos Progresando | $159,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| IFF | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Forefront | $42,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $35,547 | 3 | 2022 |
| Center for Impact Research | $26,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bright Promises Foundation | $23,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $17,683 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $8,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $4.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
What grants has Carole Robertson Center for Learning received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $564,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Latinos Progresando | Grant to support ONE Lawndale goals (Capital Costs) from UW Grant | $129,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $76,799 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,083 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $950,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $250,500 |
| 2024 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,328 |
| 2024 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS AND SPONSORSHIP | $9,200 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Latinos Progresando | General operating | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIPS | $782,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for the "Grown Your Own" Workforce Development Program, In support of Carole Robertson Centers Grow Your Own apprenticeship model, from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust | $200,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,281 |
| 2023 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $57,750 |
| 2023 | Center for Impact Research | Apprenticeship | $26,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $23,257 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $12,600 |
| 2023 | Latinos Progresando | Grant Awards from United Way Budget - Program Support | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Rush University Medical Center | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | FOR BRIDGING ACADEMIC SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT INTO KINDERGARTEN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SYSTEM, SPONSORSHIP | $4,058,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Support to provide comprehensive child and family development programs, including apprenticeship models for early childhood professionals in Chicago, general operating support in Little Village and North Lawndale, with an emphasis on the Bases-K Model. In support of general operating to Carole Robertson Center for Learning for participation in T.H.E. Fellowship. | $529,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $78,965 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $67,833 |
| 2022 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $42,250 |
| 2022 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $12,403 |
| 2022 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $12,375 |
| 2022 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $10,769 |
| 2022 | Latinos Progresando | General operating | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Carole Robertson Center for Learning?
Carole Robertson Center for Learning is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Robert R McCormick Foundation ($5.6M), The Chicago Community Trust ($2.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($751K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.9M in grants to Carole Robertson Center for Learning between 2019–2025.
Who is Carole Robertson Center for Learning's largest funder?
Robert R McCormick Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Carole Robertson Center for Learning, with $5.6M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Carole Robertson Center for Learning received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.9M in grants to Carole Robertson Center for Learning across 42 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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