Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc?
Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by United States Energy Foundation ($560K), Utility Information Alliance ($428K), The Joyce Foundation ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | $560,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Utility Information Alliance | $428,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Joyce Foundation | $375,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $360,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Environment America Research and Policy Center Inc | $156,300 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Inc | $90,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Albert Pick Jr Fund | $40,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Chicago Votes | $7,143 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $757K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $268K.
What grants has Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Utility Information Alliance | Organization Support | $228,000 |
| 2025 | Environment America Research and Policy Center Inc | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $40,000 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $315,000 |
| 2024 | Utility Information Alliance | Educational Programs | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Environment America Research and Policy Center Inc | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $116,300 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | DEMOCRACY | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $50,500 |
| 2023 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of IL PIRGs efforts to advocate for reforms that protect consumers from utility and inequitable car insurance rate hikes. | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Democracy | $100,000 |
| 2022 | United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Inc | General program support | $90,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. In support of its general operations. | $80,000 |
| 2022 | The Albert Pick Jr Fund | Educational Orgs and Schools | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2021 | Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | IMMIGRANT & REFUGEES ASSISTANCE | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Albert Pick Jr Fund | Community Orgs & Civic Affairs | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Chicago Votes | Participation and membership in Illinois Youth Voice Collaborative and contribution to youth development work | $7,143 |
| 2020 | The Joyce Foundation | Democracy | $200,000 |
| 2020 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $170,000 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2020 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | FOR DEMOCRACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc?
Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by United States Energy Foundation ($560K), Utility Information Alliance ($428K), The Joyce Foundation ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc's largest funder?
United States Energy Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc, with $560K across 3 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Illinois Pirg Education Fund Inc across 21 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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