Foundation for Homan Square
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Foundation for Homan Square?
Foundation for Homan Square is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by John D and Alexandra Nichols Family ($480K), IFF ($396K), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foundation for Homan Square between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Alexandra Nichols Family | $480,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| IFF | $396,334 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $200,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $110,475 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Lawlor Foundation | $24,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation | $21,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Center for Neighborhood Technology | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Madigan Family Foundation | $8,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Kaufman Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frank and Karen Ptak Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Noonmark Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $572K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
What grants has Foundation for Homan Square received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Alexandra Nichols Family | UNRESTRICTED | $400,000 |
| 2024 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $122,203 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Center for Neighborhood Technology | PARTICIPATION IN STELLAR EV WORKING GROUP TRAININGS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Kaufman Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Alexandra Nichols Family | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2023 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $19,997 |
| 2023 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | $1,500 |
| 2022 | John D and Alexandra Nichols Family | UNRESTRICTED | $55,000 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | To support leadership of the Community Tables, community engagement around Elevated Chicago Workplan priorities and those outlined by the Table, and support collaboration of Elevated Chicago eHub partners and community stakeholders. To support member organization participation in Elevated Chicago and related commitments and expenses, and to increase the racial equity capacity of the Elevated Chicago collaborative. | $38,600 |
| 2022 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $15,750 |
| 2022 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | $3,500 |
| 2022 | Noonmark Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $100 |
| 2021 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | $90,750 |
| 2021 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Charles H and Beverly E Shaw Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Baird Foundation Inc | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $4,000 |
| 2021 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2020 | IFF | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant program. | $147,634 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Foundation for Homan Square?
Foundation for Homan Square is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by John D and Alexandra Nichols Family ($480K), IFF ($396K), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foundation for Homan Square between 2020–2025.
Who is Foundation for Homan Square's largest funder?
John D and Alexandra Nichols Family is the largest recorded funder of Foundation for Homan Square, with $480K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Foundation for Homan Square received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Foundation for Homan Square across 36 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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