The Ark
Chicago, IL ·EIN 23-7164967 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds The Ark?
The Ark is funded by 138 grantmakers, led by Michael Reese Health Trust ($687K), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ($679K), Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation ($600K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to The Ark between 2023–2025.
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What grants has The Ark received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois Association of Free & | — | $329,535 |
| 2025 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | SARNOFF LEVIN RESIDENCE PROGRAM | $55,000 |
| 2025 | The Albertsons Companies Foundation | HUNGER | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Carylon Julius and Marcie | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Narragansett Number One Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Zivin Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Carylon Julius and Marcie | CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Coastal Bend Youth City Inc | CHARITABLE | $4,863 |
| 2025 | Sheldon and Freda Robinson Charitable | EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS | $1,863 |
| 2024 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Program Support | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish United Fund | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $333,999 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | JEWISH COMMUNITY | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $288,988 |
| 2024 | Taxman Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Bernard Heerey Family Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $240,000 |
| 2024 | Supera Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT LOCAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS | $204,430 |
| 2024 | Michael Reese Health Trust | STRATEGIC PLANNING/SENIOR STRATEGY & DATA POSITION, UNBUDGETED AND UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT | $181,800 |
| 2024 | Bls Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $180,000 |
| 2024 | Sheldon L and Pearl R Leibowitz- | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY. | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING. | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $138,100 |
| 2024 | Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Kehe Cares Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Anna M Hewitt | GENERAL | $56,142 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $55,590 |
| 2024 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | SARNOFF LEVIN RESIDENCE PROGRAM | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Health | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Takiff Family Foundation | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ark?
The Ark is funded by 138 grantmakers, led by Michael Reese Health Trust ($687K), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ($679K), Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation ($600K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to The Ark between 2023–2025.
Who is The Ark's largest funder?
Michael Reese Health Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Ark, with $687K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has The Ark received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to The Ark across 200 grants from 138 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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