Lawyers for the Creative Arts
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
65
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Lawyers for the Creative Arts?
Lawyers for the Creative Arts is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($225K), Walder Foundation ($200K), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($131K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Lawyers for the Creative Arts between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $225,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Walder Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $131,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $95,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $92,250 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $90,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Chicago Bar Foundation | $85,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| MC Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | $76,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Prince Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Perkins Coie Foundation | $39,995 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $36,000 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation Inc | $32,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bechily-Hodes Family Foundation | $13,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,002 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sol R Kaufman Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Meyer and Raena Hammerman | $2,275 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Sandor Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Karger Fund | $1,500 | 2 | 2019–2022 |
| Metzner Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Deline Charitable Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $315K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $93K.
What grants has Lawyers for the Creative Arts received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,500 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Sol R Kaufman Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $500 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | MC Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | — | $32,500 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | TRANSITION OF ARTS AND BUSINESS COUNCIL | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Perkins Coie Foundation | BENEFIT LUNCHEON | $9,150 |
| 2024 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $500 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $225,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Bar Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Perkins Coie Foundation | BENEFIT LUNCHEON | $6,650 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,002 |
| 2023 | Bechily-Hodes Family Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $150 |
| 2022 | Prince Foundation | general operating support | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | to support a series of convenings with performing arts organizations | $25,000 |
| 2022 | MC Dermott Will and Emery Charitable Foundation | — | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 65 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lawyers for the Creative Arts?
Lawyers for the Creative Arts is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($225K), Walder Foundation ($200K), Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation ($131K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Lawyers for the Creative Arts between 2019–2025.
Who is Lawyers for the Creative Arts's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lawyers for the Creative Arts, with $225K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Lawyers for the Creative Arts received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Lawyers for the Creative Arts across 65 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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