Equality Illinois
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-3965904 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Equality Illinois?
Equality Illinois is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Equality Illinois Institute ($292K), Alphawood Foundation ($160K), Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation ($27K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $539K in grants to Equality Illinois between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality Illinois Institute | $291,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $160,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation | $27,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| International Brotherhood of Painters & | $11,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Carylon Julius and Marcie | $10,000 | 2 | 2025 |
| Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | $9,254 | 7 | 2021–2024 |
| American Federation of Labor and | $8,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Joseph and Rose Rontal | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Equality Illinois received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation | DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Carylon Julius and Marcie | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Carylon Julius and Marcie | 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 | International Brotherhood of Painters & | CONTRIBUTION | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation | DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | CHARITABLE GIFT | $100 |
| 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 | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp | SPONSOR EVENTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation | 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 |
| 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 | DONATION | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund | CHARITABLE GIFT | $1,406 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Equality Illinois?
Equality Illinois is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Equality Illinois Institute ($292K), Alphawood Foundation ($160K), Indiana Illinois & Iowa Foundation ($27K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $539K in grants to Equality Illinois between 2020–2025.
Who is Equality Illinois's largest funder?
Equality Illinois Institute is the largest recorded funder of Equality Illinois, with $292K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Equality Illinois received?
IRS 990 filings record $539K in grants to Equality Illinois across 29 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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