Illinois Economic Policy Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$724K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Illinois Economic Policy Institute?
Illinois Economic Policy Institute is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Fight Back Fund ($488K), Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative ($55K), Intl Union of Operating Engin Local 139 ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $724K in grants to Illinois Economic Policy Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Back Fund | $487,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative | $55,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Intl Union of Operating Engin Local 139 | $25,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Illinois Pipe Trades Association | $22,629 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Climate Jobs Illinois Education Fund | $21,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Chicago Federation of Labor and Industrial Union Council | $21,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago | $17,500 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| International Union of Operating | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Laborers' District Council Labor- Management Cooperation Committee | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Labor Management Union Carpentry Cooperation Promotion Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Federation of Labor and | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council | $6,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| United Union of Roofers Waterproofers | $5,200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | $450 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2025) to $218K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $48K.
What grants has Illinois Economic Policy Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Economic Policy Institute?
Illinois Economic Policy Institute is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Fight Back Fund ($488K), Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce and Community Initiative ($55K), Intl Union of Operating Engin Local 139 ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $724K in grants to Illinois Economic Policy Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Illinois Economic Policy Institute's largest funder?
Fight Back Fund is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Economic Policy Institute, with $488K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Illinois Economic Policy Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $724K in grants to Illinois Economic Policy Institute across 30 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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