Deeply Rooted Productions Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.5M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Deeply Rooted Productions Inc?
Deeply Rooted Productions Inc is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.0M), The Chicago Community Trust ($709K), IFF ($635K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to Deeply Rooted Productions Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $2,000,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $709,000 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| IFF | $635,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Wayfarer Foundation | $220,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The International Association of Blacks in Dance | $150,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Walder Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $130,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C | $120,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Builders Vision Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $52,343 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Joyce Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | $33,000 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| The Weasel Fund | $30,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $17,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Allstate Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| 3ARTS Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2025) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $83K.
What grants has Deeply Rooted Productions Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR DANCE PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN HONOR OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN RECOGNITION OF THE NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Wayfarer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $170,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $80,000 |
| 2024 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | CULTURE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance | COHI MOVE - GOS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13,500 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | To support changes related to the opening of a new dance center and leadership transition., General operations., In support of a 33,270 sq ft new construction dance studio and performance center at 5345 S State Street in the Washington Park neighborhood. | $330,000 |
| 2023 | The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C | GENERAL OPEARTING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Wayfarer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance | COHI MOVE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Arts Access and Learning | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Weasel Fund | GENERAL ENDOWMENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN HONOR OF THE ONGOING SERVICE OF KEVIN IEGA JEFF TO CHICAGO'S DANCE COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. In support of Deeply at Dusk: Q After Dark. In support of "The Black Edition Chicago", a film produced by Deeply Rooted Dance Theater that explores the narratives, people, landmarks and art of Black Chicago through the traditions of African American dance. | $115,000 |
| 2022 | The International Association of Blacks in Dance | MAINTAINING ORGANIZATION & FINANCIAL HEALTH | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Builders Vision Foundation | To provide support for 2022 operations. | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C | GENERAL OPEARTING | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Deeply Rooted Productions Inc?
Deeply Rooted Productions Inc is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.0M), The Chicago Community Trust ($709K), IFF ($635K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to Deeply Rooted Productions Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Deeply Rooted Productions Inc's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Deeply Rooted Productions Inc, with $2.0M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Deeply Rooted Productions Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to Deeply Rooted Productions Inc across 53 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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