Disability Lead
Chicago, IL ·EIN 84-1895211 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Disability Lead?
Disability Lead is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($601K), Borealis Philanthropy ($330K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Disability Lead between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $600,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | $330,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $305,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Fisa Foundation | $280,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Kessler Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Staunton Farm Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $70,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| AbbVie Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Albert Pick Jr Fund | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Allstate Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Barr Charitable Trust | $6,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $4,200 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
What grants has Disability Lead received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fisa Foundation | SUPPORT FOR BUILDING A PIPELINE OF LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE SOUTHWEST PA REGION | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Barr Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $200,500 |
| 2024 | Fisa Foundation | SUPPORT FOR BUILDING A PIPELINE OF LEADERS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE SOUTHWEST PA REGION | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Kessler Foundation Inc | FOUNDATION DIRECTED | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Staunton Farm Foundation | DISABILITY LEADS SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CAPACITY-BUILDING PILOT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Hillman Family Foundations | DEVELOPMENT OF PITTSBURGH DISABILITY LEADERSHIP NETWORK | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $80,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | IN SUPPORT OF LEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Borealis Philanthropy | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DISABILITY LEAD | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $35,000 |
| 2024 | AbbVie Foundation | ERG General Mission Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Albert Pick Jr Fund | Unity in Diversity: Enhancing Disability Leadership for racial justice | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Barr Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of Disability Lead to support its general operations empowering people with disabilities in the Chicago region. | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Borealis Philanthropy | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DISABILITY LEAD | $95,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | in support of leadership advancement programs for individuals with disabilities | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Fisa Foundation | TO EXPLORE FEASIBILITY OF REPLICATING THE DISABILITY LEAD MODEL | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Allstate Foundation | 2023 EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - ABLE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Albert Pick Jr Fund | Disability Lead's Connections Program | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,200 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of ADA25/Advancing Leadership to support its general operations empowering people with disabilities in the Chicago region. | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Borealis Philanthropy | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF DISABILITY LEAD | $95,000 |
| 2021 | Borealis Philanthropy | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ADA 25 ADVANCING LEADERSHIP | $90,000 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | in support of leadership advancement programs for individuals with disabilities. | $75,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Disability Lead?
Disability Lead is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($601K), Borealis Philanthropy ($330K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur ($305K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Disability Lead between 2021–2025.
Who is Disability Lead's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Disability Lead, with $601K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Disability Lead received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Disability Lead across 27 grants from 13 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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