Intrinsic Schools
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$23.6M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
60
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Intrinsic Schools?
Intrinsic Schools is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Frank Family Foundation ($18.2M), Arie and Ida Crown Memorial ($1.2M), A Better Chicago ($970K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $23.6M in grants to Intrinsic Schools between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Family Foundation | $18,207,100 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $1,195,296 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| A Better Chicago | $970,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $712,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $400,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $370,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| New Schools Fund | $345,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | $250,000 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Finnegan Family Foundation | $235,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Zell Family Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Vivo Foundation | $185,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Illinois Network of Charter Schools | $121,082 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Osa Foundation | $120,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| David and Linda Moscow Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| CME Group Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Zollie & Elaine Frank Fund | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Sue and Melvin Gray Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Bluhm Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | $5,514 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $298K (2025) to $14.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $298K.
What grants has Intrinsic Schools received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Better Chicago | Community Development | $175,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Zollie & Elaine Frank Fund | GENERAL FUNDRAISING | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Sue and Melvin Gray Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Frank Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND RAISING | $13,565,000 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $262,500 |
| 2024 | A Better Chicago | Community Development | $175,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Network of Charter Schools | CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM SUBGRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GROWTH AND EXPANSION | $121,082 |
| 2024 | Zell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Finnegan Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Bluhm Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Osa Foundation | DOWNTOWN CAMPUS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Zollie & Elaine Frank Fund | GENERAL FUNDRAISING | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Vivo Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sue and Melvin Gray Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Frank Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND RAISING | $3,750,000 |
| 2023 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225,000 |
| 2023 | A Better Chicago | Community Development | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Zell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Vivo Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Osa Foundation | DOWNTOWN CAMPUS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Finnegan Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | PROGRAM | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Frank Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND RAISING | $346,000 |
| 2022 | Circle of Service Foundation | EDUCATION | $270,000 |
| 2022 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 60 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Intrinsic Schools?
Intrinsic Schools is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Frank Family Foundation ($18.2M), Arie and Ida Crown Memorial ($1.2M), A Better Chicago ($970K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $23.6M in grants to Intrinsic Schools between 2020–2025.
Who is Intrinsic Schools's largest funder?
Frank Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Intrinsic Schools, with $18.2M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Intrinsic Schools received?
IRS 990 filings record $23.6M in grants to Intrinsic Schools across 60 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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