Chicago Parks Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$11.0M
Foundation funders
91
Grants recorded
142
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chicago Parks Foundation?
Chicago Parks Foundation is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by Kovler Family Foundation ($4.9M), The Clara Lionel Foundation ($1.4M), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($937K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.0M in grants to Chicago Parks Foundation between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2025) to $2.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $61K.
What grants has Chicago Parks Foundation 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 | $23,500 |
| 2025 | KPMG US Foundation Inc | OPERATIONS | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,499 |
| 2025 | The Fosco Family Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Baranay Family Foundation Inc | TO HELP SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $3,500 |
| 2025 | IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,736 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth Hekman Gordon | PLAY FOR THE PARKS GOLF INVITATIONAL | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Allegis Group Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $2,323 |
| 2025 | The Summit Foundation Inc | Program | $2,010 |
| 2025 | New Harbor Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Draper and Kramer Foundation | GENERAL | $1,378 |
| 2025 | The Harold & Ethel Horowitz | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $666 |
| 2025 | Norwottock Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $200 |
| 2025 | Gochnauer Family Foundation | GENERAL | $103 |
| 2024 | Ishbia Family Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | $463,000 |
| 2024 | Kovler Family Foundation | General Welfare-To aid in achieving the exempt purpose of the various donee organizations. | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $242,650 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Bears Care | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $155,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $120,162 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $113,396 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | PERENNIAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Fosco Family Foundation | DONATION | $17,000 |
| 2024 | The Pritzker Pucker Family | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2024 | An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Service Club of Chicago | GRANT TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION AND CHROMEBOOKS, DESKS AND MURAL FOR TEEN CENTER | $10,013 |
| 2024 | Stone Barrett Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | D & R Legacy Fund | Civic & Social | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE. | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 142 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Parks Foundation?
Chicago Parks Foundation is funded by 91 grantmakers, led by Kovler Family Foundation ($4.9M), The Clara Lionel Foundation ($1.4M), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($937K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.0M in grants to Chicago Parks Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Chicago Parks Foundation's largest funder?
Kovler Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Parks Foundation, with $4.9M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Parks Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.0M in grants to Chicago Parks Foundation across 142 grants from 91 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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