Classical Music Chicago
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$410K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Classical Music Chicago?
Classical Music Chicago is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by NCRC Community Development Fund Inc ($125K), Zell Family Foundation ($80K), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $410K in grants to Classical Music Chicago between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $125,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Zell Family Foundation | $80,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $48,550 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| John R Halligan Charitable Fund | $42,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $35,925 | 1 | 2019 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | $12,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Julian Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Negaunee Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $7,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| JS Charitable Trust | $4,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Carnahan Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Louise K Smith Foundation | $800 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $263K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $37K.
What grants has Classical Music Chicago received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,100 |
| 2025 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Julian Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Carnahan Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,500 |
| 2025 | JS Charitable Trust | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Louise K Smith Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2024 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,850 |
| 2024 | Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | JS Charitable Trust | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Louise K Smith Foundation | GENERAL | $300 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Zell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $11,500 |
| 2023 | The Negaunee Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Irving Harris Foundation | RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2023 | JS Charitable Trust | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES | $300 |
| 2022 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Irving Harris Foundation | RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2019 | The Chicago Community Trust | RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | $35,925 |
| 2019 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $5,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Classical Music Chicago?
Classical Music Chicago is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by NCRC Community Development Fund Inc ($125K), Zell Family Foundation ($80K), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $410K in grants to Classical Music Chicago between 2019–2025.
Who is Classical Music Chicago's largest funder?
NCRC Community Development Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Classical Music Chicago, with $125K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Classical Music Chicago received?
IRS 990 filings record $410K in grants to Classical Music Chicago across 30 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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