Economic Awareness Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Economic Awareness Council?
Economic Awareness Council is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($535K), Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund ($464K), Charities Aid Foundation America ($162K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Economic Awareness Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $535,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | $464,140 | 9 | 2019–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $162,101 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| First Eagle Investments Foundation | $120,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights | $109,668 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Coleman Foundation Inc | $22,825 | 1 | 2020 |
| Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Depriest Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Economic Awareness Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $34,997 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $285,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $65,002 |
| 2024 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Depriest Family Foundation Inc | HELP PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS | $500 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of Economic Awareness Council Financial Capability Initiative from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust, In support of Economic Awareness Council Financial Capability Initiative from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust. | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | IDENTIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO CONNECT AT-RISK YOUTH TO BANKING | $130,000 |
| 2023 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,002 |
| 2022 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS | $63,240 |
| 2022 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $28,100 |
| 2022 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | INTEGRATING FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND BANKING ACCESS INTO VITA PROGRAMMING | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS | $70,900 |
| 2021 | Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights | SEE PART IV | $68,711 |
| 2021 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $29,000 |
| 2021 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights | See Part IV | $40,957 |
| 2020 | The Coleman Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $22,825 |
| 2019 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS | $80,000 |
| 2019 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION INTO YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $37,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Economic Awareness Council?
Economic Awareness Council is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($535K), Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund ($464K), Charities Aid Foundation America ($162K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Economic Awareness Council between 2019–2025.
Who is Economic Awareness Council's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Economic Awareness Council, with $535K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Economic Awareness Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Economic Awareness Council across 25 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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