Chicago Jobs Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.7M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
65
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chicago Jobs Council?
Chicago Jobs Council is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.2M), Grand Victoria Foundation ($655K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($615K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Chicago Jobs Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $2,174,223 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Grand Victoria Foundation | $655,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $615,250 | 8 | 2021–2025 |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | $430,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $425,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $325,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $290,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $250,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Skills Coalition | $175,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| The Christopher Family Foundation | $110,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $102,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Woods Fund of Chicago | $35,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Origami Works Foundation | $29,250 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Hulsebosch Hope Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| William G McGowan Charitable Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $52 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $442K (2019) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $454K.
What grants has Chicago Jobs Council 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 | $125,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $112,500 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $110,000 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADVOCACY AND CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| 2025 | National Skills Coalition | 2025 SKILLSPAN REGRANT AGREEMENT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Origami Works Foundation | Support 44th Annual Meeting | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Victoria Foundation | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $112,500 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $110,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADVOCACY, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Skills Coalition | 2024 INFRASTRUCTURE EQUITY POLICY SUBGRANT & 2024 SKILLSPAN REGRANT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Woods Fund of Chicago | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Christopher Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Origami Works Foundation | General Support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Hulsebosch Hope Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | For general operations., To support policy advocacy efforts that increase access to family-sustaining jobs and remove structural barriers to employment that disproportionately affect people of color. | $425,000 |
| 2023 | Grand Victoria Foundation | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $110,000 |
| 2023 | United States Energy Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADVOCACY, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Christopher Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | National Skills Coalition | SKILLSPAN REGRANT AGREEMENT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Hulsebosch Hope Foundation | EEC Roundtable Program | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Origami Works Foundation | General Support | $8,250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 65 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Jobs Council?
Chicago Jobs Council is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.2M), Grand Victoria Foundation ($655K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($615K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Chicago Jobs Council between 2019–2025.
Who is Chicago Jobs Council's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Jobs Council, with $2.2M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Chicago Jobs Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Chicago Jobs Council across 65 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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