Chicago United for Equity
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Chicago United for Equity?
Chicago United for Equity is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($657K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($468K), Square One Foundation ($279K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Chicago United for Equity between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $657,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $467,500 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Square One Foundation | $279,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $265,000 | 9 | 2020–2025 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Julian Grace Foundation | $194,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Walder Foundation | $160,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Woods Fund of Chicago | $130,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Albert Pick Jr Fund | $100,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Crossroads Fund Inc | $70,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $50,640 | 1 | 2020 |
| Conant Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Builders Vision Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frechette Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $2,400 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grand Victoria Foundation | $2,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $121 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2025) to $696K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $175K.
What grants has Chicago United for Equity 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 | $85,000 |
| 2025 | Crossroads Fund Inc | General Operations | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | PROJECT - FUNDING FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $121 |
| 2024 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE CUE EQUITY FELLOWSHIP AND SENIOR FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Woods Fund of Chicago | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Walder Foundation | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Albert Pick Jr Fund | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Builders Vision Foundation | to provide general operating support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Strong Communities | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Chicago Foundation for Women | CUE FELLOWSHIP FY25 | $2,400 |
| 2023 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $109,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of the CUE Equity Fellowship and Senior Fellowship leadership development programs | $75,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of the CUE Equity Fellowship and Senior Fellowship leadership development programs | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $49,000 |
| 2023 | Walder Foundation | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Woods Fund of Chicago | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | The Albert Pick Jr Fund | General Operating fund | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of Chicago United for Equity's ongoing efforts to connect the power of organizing, narrative sharing and policymaking to promote racial equity. | $360,000 |
| 2022 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2022 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Woods Fund of Chicago | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Field Foundation of Illinois | CHICAGO UNITED FOR EQUITY | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago United for Equity?
Chicago United for Equity is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($657K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($468K), Square One Foundation ($279K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Chicago United for Equity between 2020–2025.
Who is Chicago United for Equity's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Chicago United for Equity, with $657K across 3 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Chicago United for Equity received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Chicago United for Equity across 56 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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