Reform for Illinois
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$811K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Reform for Illinois?
Reform for Illinois is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Square One Foundation ($314K), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($150K), The Chicago Community Trust ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $811K in grants to Reform for Illinois between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square One Foundation | $314,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Robert R McCormick Foundation | $150,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $145,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Proteus Action League | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | $24,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Macdougal Family Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | $200 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $238K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has Reform for Illinois received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $82,500 |
| 2024 | Proteus Action League | DEMOCRACY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Proteus Fund Inc | DEMOCRACY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED (RE)CHICAGO | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General support | $9,000 |
| 2024 | The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $77,500 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of Reform for Illinois campaigns to increase transparency in public campaigning and increase election and ballot access for underrepresented groups. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Proteus Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
| 2022 | Square One Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $154,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of Reform for Illinois's general operating to promote transparent government and advocate for campaign finance reform. | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Macdougal Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FOR ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PUPOSE | $100 |
| 2020 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Reform for Illinois?
Reform for Illinois is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Square One Foundation ($314K), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($150K), The Chicago Community Trust ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $811K in grants to Reform for Illinois between 2020–2025.
Who is Reform for Illinois's largest funder?
Square One Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Reform for Illinois, with $314K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Reform for Illinois received?
IRS 990 filings record $811K in grants to Reform for Illinois across 22 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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