Project Beacon
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$871K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Project Beacon?
Project Beacon is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Players Philanthropy Fund Inc ($531K), Points of Light Foundation ($105K), The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $871K in grants to Project Beacon between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | $531,270 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Points of Light Foundation | $105,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $64,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| WCN Cares | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $26,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Legacy Enhancement | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $21,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Network for Good | $16,343 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Palace Head Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $648K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $175K.
What grants has Project Beacon received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Points of Light Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $105,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $26,500 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $21,500 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $11,500 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE. | $483,270 |
| 2024 | WCN Cares | TO HELP FUND PROGRAMS TAILORED TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH NEURODIVERSITIES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $38,000 |
| 2024 | Legacy Enhancement | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $16,343 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Players Philanthropy Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE. | $48,000 |
| 2022 | Palace Head Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Project Beacon?
Project Beacon is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Players Philanthropy Fund Inc ($531K), Points of Light Foundation ($105K), The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $871K in grants to Project Beacon between 2022–2025.
Who is Project Beacon's largest funder?
Players Philanthropy Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Project Beacon, with $531K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Project Beacon received?
IRS 990 filings record $871K in grants to Project Beacon across 14 grants from 11 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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