Economic Awareness Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Economic Awareness Council?
Economic Awareness Council is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($885K), Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc ($541K), Wells Fargo Foundation ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Economic Awareness Council between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $885,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | $541,140 | 10 | 2019–2024 |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | $270,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $181,851 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| 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 | $2,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Depriest Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2019) to $636K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $636K.
What grants has Economic Awareness Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $350,000 |
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | Money Moves: Financial Coaching & Education for Youth in Work Programs | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $34,997 |
| 2025 | Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $1,500 |
| 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 Inc | EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Wells Fargo Foundation | BANKING ACCESS PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 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 Inc | 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 Inc | 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 Inc | EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | INTEGRATING FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND BANKING ACCESS INTO VITA PROGRAMMING | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | 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 Inc | EXPANDING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF A LOCAL BANK ON COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS | $77,000 |
| 2020 | Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Rights | See Part IV | $40,957 |
| 2020 | The Coleman Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $22,825 |
| 2020 | Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable Donation | $19,750 |
| 2019 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc | INTEGRATING BANKING ACCESS AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS | $80,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Economic Awareness Council?
Economic Awareness Council is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($885K), Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc ($541K), Wells Fargo Foundation ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M 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 $885K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Economic Awareness Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Economic Awareness Council across 31 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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