Seven Generations Ahead
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
63
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Seven Generations Ahead?
Seven Generations Ahead is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($925K), Willow Springs Charitable Trust ($775K), Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation ($585K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Seven Generations Ahead between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $925,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Willow Springs Charitable Trust | $775,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | $585,467 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Funders Network Inc | $126,909 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Lumpkin Family Foundation | $120,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Forefront | $75,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Full Circle Foundation | $72,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| J R Albert Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Illinois Public Health Institute | $38,411 | 1 | 2023 |
| Eddema Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Walter S Mander Foundation | $30,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Clif Family Foundation | $23,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Thomas P and Patricia a O'Donnell | $23,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | $20,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Moller Family Foundation | $11,000 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Seabury Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2025) to $715K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $236K.
What grants has Seven Generations Ahead received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $81,014 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Eddema Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Full Circle Foundation | Promote sustainable and healthy communities | $22,500 |
| 2025 | Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Walter S Mander Foundation | TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas P and Patricia a O'Donnell | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $140,000 |
| 2024 | Willow Springs Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES | $81,036 |
| 2024 | The Funders Network Inc | PARTNERS FOR PLACES | $75,814 |
| 2024 | The Lumpkin Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Full Circle Foundation | Promote sustainable and healthy communities | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Walter S Mander Foundation | TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas P and Patricia a O'Donnell | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for CPS Zero Waste Schools, support for Zero Waste Schools - Lake County, In support of the Wasted Food Project, from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust. | $120,000 |
| 2023 | Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $78,063 |
| 2023 | Willow Springs Charitable Trust | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Funders Network Inc | PARTNERS FOR PLACES | $51,095 |
| 2023 | Illinois Public Health Institute | The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovative Hub Grantee | $38,411 |
| 2023 | The Lumpkin Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Full Circle Foundation | Promote sustainable and healthy communities | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Sidley Austin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Walter S Mander Foundation | TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas P and Patricia a O'Donnell | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support. Support for CPS Zero Waste. Support of the CPS-Zero Waste Program. Support for Zero Waste Schools - Lake County. In support of the Wasted Food Project, from the Searle Funds at the Chicago Community Trust. | $160,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 63 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Seven Generations Ahead?
Seven Generations Ahead is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($925K), Willow Springs Charitable Trust ($775K), Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation ($585K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Seven Generations Ahead between 2019–2025.
Who is Seven Generations Ahead's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Seven Generations Ahead, with $925K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Seven Generations Ahead received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Seven Generations Ahead across 63 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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