Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$10.2M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc?
Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($10.0M), The Groundtruth Project Inc ($89K), Chicago Sun Times Charity Trust ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $10,003,000 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| The Groundtruth Project Inc | $89,373 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Chicago Sun Times Charity Trust | $60,563 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| John H Hart Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2025 |
| Rothman Charitable Trust | $120 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | $80 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pritzker Pucker Family | $30 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $5.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
What grants has Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | John H Hart Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| 2025 | Rothman Charitable Trust | LITERARY | $60 |
| 2024 | Chicago Sun Times Charity Trust | FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS FOR GENERAL USE | $60,563 |
| 2024 | The Groundtruth Project Inc | TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $32,530 |
| 2024 | Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation | TO AID IN THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $80 |
| 2024 | Rothman Charitable Trust | LITERARY | $60 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of deepening and expanding news coverage and disseminating its journalism on multiple platforms | $5,000,000 |
| 2023 | The Groundtruth Project Inc | TO HOST NEWSROOMS TO SUPPORT REPORT FOR AMERICA CORPS MEMBERS | $56,843 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations. | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Pritzker Pucker Family | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of deepening and expanding news coverage and disseminating its journalism on multiple platforms | $5,000,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc?
Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($10.0M), The Groundtruth Project Inc ($89K), Chicago Sun Times Charity Trust ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc between 2022–2025.
Who is Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc's largest funder?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc, with $10.0M across 3 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc across 13 grants from 9 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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