Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$12.1M
Foundation funders
90
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds Steppenwolf Theatre Company?
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is funded by 90 grantmakers, led by Zell Family Foundation ($3.0M), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($1.5M), Arie and Ida Crown Memorial ($932K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.1M in grants to Steppenwolf Theatre Company between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2026) to $3.7M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
What grants has Steppenwolf Theatre Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sieg Dunlap Foundation | ART | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $399,100 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $300,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $241,158 |
| 2025 | Sacks Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $215,000 |
| 2025 | John H Hart Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $125,000 |
| 2025 | The Orlebeke Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $111,600 |
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Kensington Square Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $95,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $88,626 |
| 2025 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | FOR STEPPENWOLF EDUCATIONS EDUCATOR TRAINING AND IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Ronald and Geri Yonover Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Sieg Dunlap Foundation | ART | $25,000 |
| 2025 | League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | Powering the Arts Program | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas W Dower Foundation | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $17,500 |
| 2025 | The a Montgomery Ward Foundation | EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Buchanan Family Foundation | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Tinberg Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | New Horizon Foundation | Arts & Culture | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,580 |
| 2025 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Friedman Linda D Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,750 |
| 2025 | The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation | SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Betsy & Alan D Cohn Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Jack Ringer Family Foundation | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Wings of Impact Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Steppenwolf Theatre Company?
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is funded by 90 grantmakers, led by Zell Family Foundation ($3.0M), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($1.5M), Arie and Ida Crown Memorial ($932K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.1M in grants to Steppenwolf Theatre Company between 2021–2026.
Who is Steppenwolf Theatre Company's largest funder?
Zell Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, with $3.0M across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Steppenwolf Theatre Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.1M in grants to Steppenwolf Theatre Company across 200 grants from 90 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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