Equality Illinois
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$720K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Equality Illinois?
Equality Illinois is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Equality Illinois Institute ($354K), Alphawood Foundation ($160K), Field Foundation of Illinois ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $720K in grants to Equality Illinois between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality Illinois Institute | $354,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $160,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative | $32,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting | $27,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | $13,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades District Council #14 | $11,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Federation of Labor and | $8,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | $5,827 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Joseph and Rose Rontal | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2019) to $137K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $95K.
What grants has Equality Illinois received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation | Advocacy Organization | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative | Donation | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting | DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Equality Illinois Institute | TO SECURE, PROTECT AND DEFEND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation | Advocacy Organization | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative | Event Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Chicago Blackhawks Foundation | Health and Welfare | $13,500 |
| 2024 | International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trades District Council #14 | CONTRIBUTION | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting | DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | CHARITABLE GIFT | $100 |
| 2023 | Equality Illinois Institute | TO SECURE, PROTECT AND DEFEND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. | $57,500 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FOR ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | SUPPORT FOR SAFE WORK COALITION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting | DONATION - GALA | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | CHARITABLE GIFT | $1,921 |
| 2022 | Equality Illinois Institute | TO SECURE, PROTECT AND DEFEND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. | $66,000 |
| 2022 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR ADVOCACY | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting | DONATION | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | CHARITABLE GIFT | $1,406 |
| 2021 | Equality Illinois Institute | TO SECURE, PROTECT AND DEFEND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. | $72,000 |
| 2021 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FOR ADVOCACY | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | CHARITABLE GIFT | $2,400 |
| 2021 | The Joseph and Rose Rontal | GENERAL FUND | $200 |
| 2020 | Equality Illinois Institute | TO SECURE, PROTECT AND DEFEND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. | $66,000 |
| 2020 | American Federation of Labor and | DONATION TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Equality Illinois?
Equality Illinois is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Equality Illinois Institute ($354K), Alphawood Foundation ($160K), Field Foundation of Illinois ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $720K in grants to Equality Illinois between 2019–2025.
Who is Equality Illinois's largest funder?
Equality Illinois Institute is the largest recorded funder of Equality Illinois, with $354K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Equality Illinois received?
IRS 990 filings record $720K in grants to Equality Illinois across 31 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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