Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$857K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Rivendell Theatre Ensemble?
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($274K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($204K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $857K in grants to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $273,675 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $203,545 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $90,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $47,650 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | $46,650 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sara & Two C-Dogs Foundation | $46,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust XXXXX1008 | $35,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Alphawood Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Eugene and Janet Lerner Family | $21,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $10,090 | 1 | 2021 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National New Play Network Ltd | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $5,250 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $3,150 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $3,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Cretors Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation | $2,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2019) to $192K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $89K.
What grants has Rivendell Theatre Ensemble 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 | $47,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Sara & Two C-Dogs Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $1,250 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $600 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN HONOR OF CATHY TAYLOR, 2024 WREN AWARD RECIPIENT | $500 |
| 2024 | Terra Foundation for American Art | ART EDUCATION | $46,650 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $37,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Eugene and Janet Lerner Family | CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National New Play Network Ltd | RWP GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Sara & Two C-Dogs Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $1,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $500 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | MATCH/DISCRETIONARY | $500 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | IN HONOR OF TARA MALLEN | $500 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations. | $87,386 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,125 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | SUPPORTING GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Sara & Two C-Dogs Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Eugene and Janet Lerner Family | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $37,815 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Rivendell Theatre Ensemble?
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($274K), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($204K), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $857K in grants to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble between 2019–2025.
Who is Rivendell Theatre Ensemble's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, with $274K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Rivendell Theatre Ensemble received?
IRS 990 filings record $857K in grants to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble across 61 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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