Civic Leadership Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
60
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Civic Leadership Foundation?
Civic Leadership Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Rossman Family Foundation ($1.1M), The Chicago Community Trust ($105K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Civic Leadership Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossman Family Foundation | $1,096,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $105,350 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $105,000 | 7 | 2021 |
| Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation | $70,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $63,500 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $50,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| William and Evelyn Fuchs | $40,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Brock and Kristen LaMarca Family | $37,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $29,000 | 4 | 2019–2021 |
| Crown Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Kerr Foundation Inc | $3,475 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Finnegan Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Sammann Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Arnolie Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Barron Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gendell Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2019) to $408K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $60K.
What grants has Civic Leadership 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 | $32,500 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,250 |
| 2025 | Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Brock and Kristen LaMarca Family | Educational programs in under-served communities regarding civic leadership. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Kerr Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,250 |
| 2025 | The Sammann Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Rossman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $180,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,600 |
| 2024 | Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc | General Operating | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Brock and Kristen LaMarca Family | Educational programs in under-served communities regarding civic leadership. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Kerr Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,125 |
| 2023 | Rossman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $210,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support (First-time Grant), General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2023 | William and Evelyn Fuchs | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hamilton County Community Foundation Inc | General Operating | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $9,100 |
| 2023 | Brock and Kristen LaMarca Family | Educational programs in under-served communities regarding civic leadership. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Kerr Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,100 |
| 2023 | Gendell Family Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $500 |
| 2022 | Rossman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $240,000 |
| 2022 | William and Evelyn Fuchs | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $11,150 |
| 2022 | Crown Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Virginia Lee Shirley Private Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 60 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Civic Leadership Foundation?
Civic Leadership Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Rossman Family Foundation ($1.1M), The Chicago Community Trust ($105K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Civic Leadership Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Civic Leadership Foundation's largest funder?
Rossman Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Civic Leadership Foundation, with $1.1M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Civic Leadership Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Civic Leadership Foundation across 60 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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