The Ark
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$10.6M
Foundation funders
139
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds The Ark?
The Ark is funded by 139 grantmakers, led by Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($2.6M), Crown Family Foundation ($850K), Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation ($850K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.6M in grants to The Ark between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2026) to $5.5M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $128K.
What grants has The Ark received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Anna M Hewitt | GENERAL SUPPORT | $118,934 |
| 2026 | Zivin Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,750 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO GRANTS - OPERATING SUPPORT | $959,175 |
| 2025 | Crown Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $825,000 |
| 2025 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Program Support | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $377,285 |
| 2025 | Illinois Association of Free & Charitable Clinics | — | $329,535 |
| 2025 | Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General Operations | $291,257 |
| 2025 | Supera Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS | $200,929 |
| 2025 | Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $141,000 |
| 2025 | Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Americares Foundation Inc | ONGOING | $103,167 |
| 2025 | Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | BLS Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | SARNOFF LEVIN RESIDENCE PROGRAM | $55,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $54,900 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $52,110 |
| 2025 | Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Florence and Laurence Spungen Family | TO SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (FOR HUMAN SERVICES) AND FOOD RELATED PROGRAMS | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Health | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Give N Kind | COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $37,522 |
| 2025 | Taxman Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the Hungry | $30,856 |
| 2025 | Golder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
| 2025 | JBS Foundation | To further the goals of the charitable organization | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Metzner Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Sisyphus Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Martin and Mary L Boyer Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $22,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ark?
The Ark is funded by 139 grantmakers, led by Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($2.6M), Crown Family Foundation ($850K), Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation ($850K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.6M in grants to The Ark between 2024–2026.
Who is The Ark's largest funder?
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is the largest recorded funder of The Ark, with $2.6M across 4 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has The Ark received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.6M in grants to The Ark across 200 grants from 139 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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