Chicago Lights
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-3786331 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Chicago Lights?
Chicago Lights is funded by 58 grantmakers, led by Caerus Foundation Inc ($435K), Forefront ($175K), Kla Samaritan Foundation Inc Co First ($165K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Chicago Lights between 2019–2024.
Showing top 25 of 58 funders by total given.
What grants has Chicago Lights received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Forefront | CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Greer Foundation | 2024 Scholarships | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Chicago Lights Tutoring and Summer Programs 2024-2026 | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,000 |
| 2024 | M a & G a Ackerman Memorial Fund | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Kla Samaritan Foundation Inc Co First | GENERAL FUNDING | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Lohengrin Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $23,250 |
| 2024 | Lohengrin Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $23,250 |
| 2024 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Oberweiler Foundation | URBAN FARM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | 2024 Holiday Grant | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Full Circle Foundation | Support needs of children and adults facing poverty | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Evon D and Jack H Keck Foundation | PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM | $12,250 |
| 2024 | Robert C and Deborah K Bridges | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Patterson Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen M Seay Foundation Inc | HELP OTHERS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,500 |
| 2024 | Baird Foundation Inc | YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Thing 123 Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Summer learning and enrichment programs | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Clif Family Foundation | Transform Food Systems | $5,000 |
| 2024 | George M Eisenberg Foundation | SOCIAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | George M Eisenberg Foundation | SOCIAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Kimley-horn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,800 |
| 2024 | Triford Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Triford Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Finnegan Family Foundation | TUTORING PROGRAM | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 150 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Lights?
Chicago Lights is funded by 58 grantmakers, led by Caerus Foundation Inc ($435K), Forefront ($175K), Kla Samaritan Foundation Inc Co First ($165K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Chicago Lights between 2019–2024.
Who is Chicago Lights's largest funder?
Caerus Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Lights, with $435K across 9 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Lights received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Chicago Lights across 150 grants from 58 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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