Congo Square Theatre Company
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-4333856 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Congo Square Theatre Company?
Congo Square Theatre Company is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Iff ($425K), The Joyce Foundation ($390K), The Chicago Community Trust ($355K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Congo Square Theatre Company between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iff | $425,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Joyce Foundation | $390,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $355,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Reva and David Logan Foundation | $210,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | $135,000 | 14 | 2020–2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $105,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $105,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Walder Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $85,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $72,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robert & Toni Bader Charitable | $45,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $36,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lilly Awards Foundation Inc | $23,700 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Walter Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $8,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Congo Square Theatre Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | CULTURE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Iff | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR THE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES RESIDENCY ENRICHMENT (CORE) PROGRAM AND CONGO AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE (CAST) PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Awards Foundation Inc | HANSBERRY STATUE TOUR | $23,700 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN HONOR OF ERICKA RATCLIFF | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for new or lapsed donors Challenge, General operations., To develop a strategic plan. | $220,000 |
| 2023 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR THE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES RESIDENCY ENRICHMENT (CORE) PROGRAM AND CONGO AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE (CAST) PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $27,500 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | CAPACITY - FUNDING TO INCREASE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | In support of general operations. | $200 |
| 2022 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Culture | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 65 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Congo Square Theatre Company?
Congo Square Theatre Company is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Iff ($425K), The Joyce Foundation ($390K), The Chicago Community Trust ($355K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Congo Square Theatre Company between 2020–2025.
Who is Congo Square Theatre Company's largest funder?
Iff is the largest recorded funder of Congo Square Theatre Company, with $425K across 2 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Congo Square Theatre Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Congo Square Theatre Company across 65 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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