Chicago Defender Charities Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$701K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Chicago Defender Charities Inc?
Chicago Defender Charities Inc is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by University of Chicago Medical Center ($253K), Service Employees International Illinois Council ($85K), The Chicago Community Trust ($62K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $701K in grants to Chicago Defender Charities Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Medical Center | $253,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Service Employees International Illinois Council | $85,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $62,333 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | $60,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet | $52,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Wayfarer Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| AARP | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | $15,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Chicago Teachers Union | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Onechicagofund | $8,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $253K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $109K.
What grants has Chicago Defender Charities Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Chicago Medical Center | Sponsorship for Bud Biliken Parade | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $29,000 |
| 2024 | University of Chicago Medical Center | UHI grant- 8K through Southland RISE for violence prevention. UHI Sponsorship- 50K was sponsorhsip for parade | $58,000 |
| 2024 | Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSOR | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Service Employees International Illinois Council | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $33,333 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | THE FATHER OF THE GREAT MIGRATION: ARCHIVES OF THE ABBOTT-SENGSTA | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $22,000 |
| 2024 | AARP | Sponsorship of various events | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Mission Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Wayfarer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Service Employees International Illinois Council | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | University of Chicago Medical Center | 2022 Bud Billiken sponsorship and media | $50,000 |
| 2022 | AARP | Sponsorship of the Parade and Community Festival | $15,000 |
| 2021 | University of Chicago Medical Center | CB sponsorship of 2021 Bud Billiken Parade MEDIA | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Field Foundation of Illinois | PROVIDING YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK TO THE WORLD FROM THEIR POINT OF VIEW NOW AND TOMORROW | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | MSSION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Service Employees International Illinois Council | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Onechicagofund | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,500 |
| 2020 | University of Chicago Medical Center | 2020 Bud Billiken sponsorship/health professions scholarship | $45,000 |
| 2020 | Chicago Teachers Union | CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Defender Charities Inc?
Chicago Defender Charities Inc is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by University of Chicago Medical Center ($253K), Service Employees International Illinois Council ($85K), The Chicago Community Trust ($62K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $701K in grants to Chicago Defender Charities Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Chicago Defender Charities Inc's largest funder?
University of Chicago Medical Center is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Defender Charities Inc, with $253K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Chicago Defender Charities Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $701K in grants to Chicago Defender Charities Inc across 24 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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