The American Writers Museum

Nonprofit · Grant recipient Chicago, IL EIN 27-1822749

Funding Overview

From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025

Total received

$56K

Foundation funders

5

Grants recorded

5

Years covered

2020–2025

Who funds The American Writers Museum?

The American Writers Museum is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Zell Family Foundation ($25K), The Poetry Foundation ($10K), National Electrical Manufacturers Association ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $56K in grants to The American Writers Museum between 2020–2025.

Funding over time

Grant dollars and counts received per year

$0$8K$15K$23K$30K2 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants2025

What grants has The American Writers Museum received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Charities Aid Foundation AmericaCHARITABLE DONATION$5,631
2022The Poetry FoundationSUPPORT OF JOY HARJO EVENT AND POETRY PROGAMMING AT AWM FESTIVAL$10,000
2021National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationSponsorship$10,000
2020Zell Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
2020Clune Family Charitable FoundationCHARITABLE$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds The American Writers Museum?

The American Writers Museum is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Zell Family Foundation ($25K), The Poetry Foundation ($10K), National Electrical Manufacturers Association ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $56K in grants to The American Writers Museum between 2020–2025.

Who is The American Writers Museum's largest funder?

Zell Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The American Writers Museum, with $25K across 1 grant (2020).

How much grant funding has The American Writers Museum received?

IRS 990 filings record $56K in grants to The American Writers Museum across 5 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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