Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$689K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Luminarts Cultural Foundation?
Luminarts Cultural Foundation is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Robert and Penelope Steiner Family ($200K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($185K), The Chicago Community Trust ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $689K in grants to Luminarts Cultural Foundation between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $293K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
What grants has Luminarts Cultural Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Berry Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION TO HELP FUND FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008 | SUPPORT RENEWED CAPACITY | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Berry Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION TO HELP FUND FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Shade Family Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Robert and Penelope Steiner Family | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008 | TO SUPPORT CONTINUED | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for scholarships | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Berry Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION TO HELP FUND FOUNDATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $3,500 |
| 2023 | Shade Family Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Handley Foundation Inc | ARTS | $250 |
| 2023 | The Richard and Caitlin McNabb | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $230 |
| 2022 | Robert and Penelope Steiner Family | GENERAL FUND | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $55,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Support for scholarships | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Luminarts Cultural Foundation?
Luminarts Cultural Foundation is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Robert and Penelope Steiner Family ($200K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($185K), The Chicago Community Trust ($61K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $689K in grants to Luminarts Cultural Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Luminarts Cultural Foundation's largest funder?
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family is the largest recorded funder of Luminarts Cultural Foundation, with $200K across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has Luminarts Cultural Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $689K in grants to Luminarts Cultural Foundation across 53 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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