Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-2167011 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Field Museum of Natural History?
Field Museum of Natural History is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($20.7M), The Chicago Community Trust ($7.1M), Walder Foundation ($2.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $44.3M in grants to Field Museum of Natural History between 2021–2025.
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What grants has Field Museum of Natural History received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tua George & Betty Prout Char | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $93,394 |
| 2025 | Chc Creating Healthier Communities | RESEARCH/PUBLICEDUCATION | $10,741 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | RELIGION & CULTURAL INST INITIATIVE | $1,904,881 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $728,154 |
| 2024 | Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne | PROJECT SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $256,650 |
| 2024 | Walder Foundation | Magnifying Conservation Impact and Biodiversity Understanding in the Guiana Shield | $229,127 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $192,010 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ARTS AND CULTURE | $185,000 |
| 2024 | Hamill Family Foundation | Keller Science CtrYouth ConservationAction Programs | $166,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Julian Grace Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Walder Foundation | Small Mammal and Pathogen Diversity in South Side Parks in Chicago: Implications for Human Health and Wellbeing | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Walder Foundation | Documenting Diversity Amidst a Mass Extinction: Generating a Conservation Framework for the Flora of Hispaniola | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Walder Foundation | Understanding Chicagoland's Changing Conservation Landscape: Resurveys for Reptiles and Amphibians of Will County, IL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Herb Alpert Foundation | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | University of Chicago | SUBAWARD | $98,346 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS AND PDTA | $83,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $67,250 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Walter Family Foundation Inc | TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY ABOUT LIFE ON EARTH WHILE EXPLORING HOW THE WORLD CAME TO BE AND HOW WE CAN MAKE IT A BETER PLACE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Christopher Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | TO SUPPORT THE FIELD MUSEUM'S ONGOING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | general operating support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Hobsonlucas Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Field Museum of Natural History?
Field Museum of Natural History is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($20.7M), The Chicago Community Trust ($7.1M), Walder Foundation ($2.6M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $44.3M in grants to Field Museum of Natural History between 2021–2025.
Who is Field Museum of Natural History's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Field Museum of Natural History, with $20.7M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Field Museum of Natural History received?
IRS 990 filings record $44.3M in grants to Field Museum of Natural History across 200 grants from 77 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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