Chicago Council on Science & Technology
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$246K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Chicago Council on Science & Technology?
Chicago Council on Science & Technology is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Charles a Dana Foundation ($150K), The Brinson Foundation ($33K), Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation ($19K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $246K in grants to Chicago Council on Science & Technology between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles a Dana Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Brinson Foundation | $33,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | $19,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Illinois Tool Works Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| John a Cable Foundation | $8,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Walder Foundation | $7,200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kay Torshen Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $204K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
What grants has Chicago Council on Science & Technology received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John a Cable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Charles a Dana Foundation | NEUROSCIENCE & SOCIETY | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | SCIENCE COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND PDTA | $33,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Science programs for underserved communities | $15,000 |
| 2024 | John a Cable Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Kay Torshen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Kay Torshen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Illinois Tool Works Foundation | UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Kay Torshen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Walder Foundation | To create Science from the Frontline series | $7,200 |
| 2020 | Illinois Tool Works Foundation | UNRESTRICTED - GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Kay Torshen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Council on Science & Technology?
Chicago Council on Science & Technology is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Charles a Dana Foundation ($150K), The Brinson Foundation ($33K), Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation ($19K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $246K in grants to Chicago Council on Science & Technology between 2020–2025.
Who is Chicago Council on Science & Technology's largest funder?
The Charles a Dana Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Council on Science & Technology, with $150K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Council on Science & Technology received?
IRS 990 filings record $246K in grants to Chicago Council on Science & Technology across 18 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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