Open Center for the Arts
Chicago, IL ·EIN 38-3936972 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Open Center for the Arts?
Open Center for the Arts is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($330K), Lincoln Park Zoological Society ($136K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $981K in grants to Open Center for the Arts between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $330,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | $135,940 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $100,275 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Latinos Progresando | $95,750 | 5 | 2022–2025 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $80,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Impactassetsinc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $50,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $15,600 | 1 | 2023 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Open Center for the Arts received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Latinos Progresando | EF - Winter Cycle 2024 - Source: MacArthur | $19,500 |
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Latinos Progresando | Community Programs - UW - Subgrant to support MSRN - Committee goals. | $6,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | IN SUPPORT OF THE MARSHALL SQUARE PLAZA PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Terra Foundation for American Art | ART EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lincoln Park Zoological Society | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $42,960 |
| 2024 | Latinos Progresando | General operating | $25,750 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Matching Grant | $100 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operations., To create a video arts channel that provides visual arts instruction on demand., for gap programming in the month of August and Labor Day provide enrichment opportunities and community building supports for children and youth., For programming to build community cohesion through the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities., For gap programming between Memorial day and the end of June to provide enrichment opportunities and community building supports for children and youth. | $180,000 |
| 2023 | Lincoln Park Zoological Society | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $57,440 |
| 2023 | Latinos Progresando | General operating and grant awards from United Way Budget - Program support | $27,500 |
| 2023 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $15,600 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Exe. Disc. Grant | $15,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | In support of general operations. | $200 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support, to provide programming to build community cohesion through the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Park Zoological Society | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $35,540 |
| 2022 | Latinos Progresando | General operating | $17,000 |
| 2022 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | In support of general operations | $75 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT DIGITAL MEDIA COORDINATOR ROLE, OVERHEAD, PROMOTE PEACE, CHICAGO FUND FOR SAFE AND PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES, AND LET'S LINK CHI FUND | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Marquette Bank Affordable Housing | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Open Center for the Arts?
Open Center for the Arts is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($330K), Lincoln Park Zoological Society ($136K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $981K in grants to Open Center for the Arts between 2021–2025.
Who is Open Center for the Arts's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Open Center for the Arts, with $330K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Open Center for the Arts received?
IRS 990 filings record $981K in grants to Open Center for the Arts across 30 grants from 14 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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