Glessner House Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$676K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Glessner House Museum?
Glessner House Museum is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Alphawood Foundation ($250K), Glerum Family Foundation ($175K), Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund ($67K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $676K in grants to Glessner House Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphawood Foundation | $250,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Glerum Family Foundation | $175,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | $66,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Ithaka Foundation | $35,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $22,939 | 1 | 2019 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $22,600 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Friedman Linda D Family Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Roy and Irene Rettinger Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Francis Beidler Foundation | $13,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Donnelley Foundation | $11,950 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | $10,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Society of Architectural Historians | $7,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | $5,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Frontstream Global Fund | $5,194 | 1 | 2025 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $4,450 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $388 | 2 | 2019–2023 |
| Meyer and Raena Hammerman | $360 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Weisman Family Foundation | $80 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $139K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $99K.
What grants has Glessner House Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Glerum Family Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Friedman Linda D Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Frontstream Global Fund | Contribution | $5,194 |
| 2025 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $60 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Glerum Family Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $13,500 |
| 2024 | The Ithaka Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Friedman Linda D Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Donnelley Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Donnelley Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $450 |
| 2024 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $60 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Ithaka Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Glerum Family Foundation | IMPROVE TOURS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations. | $4,250 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation | GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Donnelley Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $500 |
| 2023 | Baird Foundation Inc | OTHER | $300 |
| 2023 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $60 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Glessner House Museum?
Glessner House Museum is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Alphawood Foundation ($250K), Glerum Family Foundation ($175K), Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund ($67K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $676K in grants to Glessner House Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Glessner House Museum's largest funder?
Alphawood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Glessner House Museum, with $250K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Glessner House Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $676K in grants to Glessner House Museum across 61 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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