Open Communities
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Open Communities?
Open Communities is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Housing Action Illinois ($333K), AARP Foundation ($259K), Ageoptions Inc (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging) ($159K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Open Communities between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Action Illinois | $333,436 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| AARP Foundation | $258,997 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ageoptions Inc (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging) | $159,067 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | $104,090 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| American Council of Learned Societies | $80,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Golder Family Foundation | $42,750 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Northwestern University | $37,250 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Retirement Research Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $27,500 | 2 | 2019–2023 |
| Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Potter's Clay Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The First Spoke Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sally Mead Hands Foundation | $7,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $5,150 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Sharon L King Foundation | $5,045 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| 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 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2019) to $358K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $295K.
What grants has Open Communities received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Council of Learned Societies | STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Housing Action Illinois | Pass through for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counselling Program, Chicago Community Trust Grant, or both | $63,571 |
| 2025 | Ageoptions Inc (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging) | PROVIDER PAYMENTS IIIB | $48,004 |
| 2025 | Housing Action Illinois | Pass through for HUD Comprehensive Housing Counselling Program, Chicago Community Trust Grant, or both | $46,309 |
| 2025 | Northwestern University | Support for community organization | $29,750 |
| 2025 | Golder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Potter's Clay Foundation | PROGRAM TO SUPPORTFAIR HOUSING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $2,000 |
| 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 | The Sharon L King Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Sally Mead Hands Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $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 (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging) | SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | $16,328 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Open Communities?
Open Communities is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Housing Action Illinois ($333K), AARP Foundation ($259K), Ageoptions Inc (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging) ($159K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Open Communities between 2019–2025.
Who is Open Communities's largest funder?
Housing Action Illinois is the largest recorded funder of Open Communities, with $333K across 7 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Open Communities received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Open Communities across 47 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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