Change Illinois
Chicago, IL ·EIN 46-1197953 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Change Illinois?
Change Illinois is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Joyce Foundation ($651K), Mansueto Foundation ($500K), Robert R Mccormick Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Change Illinois between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joyce Foundation | $650,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Mansueto Foundation | $500,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $350,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $276,050 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | $200,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $112,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $109,250 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $95,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Canning Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Forefront | $33,333 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kovler Family Foundation | $30,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Square One Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Edwardson Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Steelberg Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Helmsmanshipinc | $405 | 1 | 2020 |
| Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
What grants has Change Illinois received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | DEMOCRACY | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Mansueto Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Square One Foundation | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Canning Foundation | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Programs promoting ethics and efficiency in government and elections in Illinois | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kovler Family Foundation | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Mansueto Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support, to ensure the successful implementation of the State of Illinois' ban on prison gerrymandering to take effect in 2025 and build support for people- and community-powered, transparent ward redistricting, and improved ballot access. | $75,300 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $29,000 |
| 2023 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Ethics, efficiency and redistricting reform work for Illinois | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Kovler Family Foundation | Cultural & Civic-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Steelberg Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Democracy | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Mansueto Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. In support of Change Illinois' efforts to educate residents in Chicago about redistricting/redistricting reform and ensuring proper implementation of the law ending prison gerrymandering. | $75,250 |
| 2022 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Election ethics, efficiency, access and redistricting program in Illinois | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Steelberg Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2021 | The Joyce Foundation | Democracy | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $102,500 |
| 2021 | Mansueto Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $80,250 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT CHANGE ILLINOIS' "WE DRAW THE LINES" MAPPING DRIVE | $75,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Change Illinois?
Change Illinois is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The Joyce Foundation ($651K), Mansueto Foundation ($500K), Robert R Mccormick Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Change Illinois between 2020–2024.
Who is Change Illinois's largest funder?
The Joyce Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Change Illinois, with $651K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Change Illinois received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Change Illinois across 48 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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