Chicago Bible Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$155K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chicago Bible Society?
Chicago Bible Society is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Helen V Brach Foundation ($62K), Chilanta Community Foundation ($31K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($27K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $155K in grants to Chicago Bible Society between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen V Brach Foundation | $62,000 | 10 | 2021–2025 |
| Chilanta Community Foundation | $30,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $27,380 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Sozo Supporting Organization Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| 125 Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley | $6,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | $3,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $48K.
What grants has Chicago Bible Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sozo Supporting Organization Fund | CULTURE | $15,000 |
| 2025 | 125 Foundation | TO PROVIDE FREE OR LOW-COST BIBLES AND PROMOTE INCREASED READING OF THE BIBLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Chicago Bible Society Luncheon 10-8-24 | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support Project Philip and provide Bibles to the jails, and the new Family Connection and Care Program | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Matching Grant | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support Project Philip and provide Bibles to the jails, and the new Family Connection and Care Program | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | BIBLE TRANSLATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Chilanta Community Foundation | BIBLE DISTRIBUTION AT COOK COUNTY JAIL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| 2024 | The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support Project Philip and provide Bibles to the jails, and the new Family Connection and Care Program | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Chilanta Community Foundation | BIBLE DISTRIBUTION AT COOK COUNTY JAIL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Miscellaneous Grant | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| 2022 | Chilanta Community Foundation | BIBLE DISTRIBUTION AT COOK COUNTY JAIL | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Matching/Discretionary Grant | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Denise and Gerald Fitzgerald | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| 2021 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $7,380 |
| 2021 | Chilanta Community Foundation | BIBLE DISTRIBUTION AT COOK COUNTY JAIL. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support Project Philip and provide Bibles to the jails in Cook, Will and DuPage Counties | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Thomas L and Kathleen G Bindley | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Bible Society?
Chicago Bible Society is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Helen V Brach Foundation ($62K), Chilanta Community Foundation ($31K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($27K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $155K in grants to Chicago Bible Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Chicago Bible Society's largest funder?
Helen V Brach Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Bible Society, with $62K across 10 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Chicago Bible Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $155K in grants to Chicago Bible Society across 34 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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