Open Communities
Evanston, IL ·EIN 36-2934709 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Open Communities?
Open Communities is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Aarp Foundation ($259K), Housing Action Illinois ($224K), Ageoptions Inc ($111K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $891K in grants to Open Communities between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarp Foundation | $258,997 | 1 | 2023 |
| Housing Action Illinois | $223,556 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ageoptions Inc | $111,063 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | $104,090 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Retirement Research Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Golder Family Foundation | $27,750 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The First Spoke Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $12,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Potter's Clay Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | $5,150 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Sharon L King Foundation | $5,045 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Sally Mead Hands Foundation | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Sbb Research Group Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Arrington Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| First Bank Chicago Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sheila Reynolds Berner Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
What grants has Open Communities received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Housing Action Illinois | Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program | $75,309 |
| 2024 | Retirement Research Foundation | A ONE-YEAR GRANT TO BUILD TECHNOLOGICAL AND VOLUNTEER INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCELERATE ADVOCACY FOR THE HOUSING NEEDS OF OLDER PEOPLE. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Potter's Clay Foundation | PROGRAM TO SUPPORTFAIR HOUSING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Sbb Research Group Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Aarp Foundation | Grant to support AARP Foundation's Benefits program | $258,997 |
| 2023 | Housing Action Illinois | Pass through grants for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program and Housing Stability Counseling Program (HSCP) | $73,808 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Golder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,545 |
| 2023 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Housing Action Illinois | Pass through grants for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program and Housing Stability Counseling Program (HSCP). | $26,949 |
| 2022 | Evanston Community Foundation | Equity and Access | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Northwestern University | Support of community organization | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Golder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Arrington Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | First Bank Chicago Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2021 | Housing Action Illinois | Pass through grant for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program. | $22,087 |
| 2021 | Ageoptions Inc | SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | $16,328 |
| 2021 | The First Spoke Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Circle of Service Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Golder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,750 |
| 2021 | Chicago Foundation for Women | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2021 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Sheila Reynolds Berner Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2020 | Evanston Community Foundation | Donor Designated:Donor Designated | $79,090 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Open Communities?
Open Communities is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Aarp Foundation ($259K), Housing Action Illinois ($224K), Ageoptions Inc ($111K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $891K in grants to Open Communities between 2019–2024.
Who is Open Communities's largest funder?
Aarp Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Open Communities, with $259K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has Open Communities received?
IRS 990 filings record $891K in grants to Open Communities across 38 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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