Choose Chicago Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$8.7M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Choose Chicago Foundation?
Choose Chicago Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Ab Foundation ($4.0M), Fairfield County's Community Foundation ($2.5M), Wasserman Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.7M in grants to Choose Chicago Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ab Foundation | $4,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation | $2,500,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wasserman Foundation | $1,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | $400,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Bluhm Family Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jkw Foundation Tr Ua 092597 | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Enfranchisement Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Choose Chicago Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Enfranchisement Foundation | DIVERSITY | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ab Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $4,000,000 |
| 2024 | Wasserman Foundation | Hospitality & Tourism Initiatives | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Democracy Matters Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Jkw Foundation Tr Ua 092597 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Bluhm Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Fairfield County's Community Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $2,500,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Choose Chicago Foundation?
Choose Chicago Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Ab Foundation ($4.0M), Fairfield County's Community Foundation ($2.5M), Wasserman Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.7M in grants to Choose Chicago Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is Choose Chicago Foundation's largest funder?
Ab Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Choose Chicago Foundation, with $4.0M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Choose Chicago Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.7M in grants to Choose Chicago Foundation across 11 grants from 11 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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