The Ark

Chicago, IL ·EIN 23-7164967 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$9.4M received 138 funders 200 grants · 2023–2025

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.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Michael Reese Health Trust$686,80022023–2024
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan$678,97022023–2024
Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation$600,00022023–2024
Jewish United Fund$551,92522023–2024
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg$550,00032023–2024
Bernard Heerey Family Foundation$440,00022023–2024
Crown Family Foundation$425,00022023–2024
Illinois Association of Free &$329,53512025
Supera Family Foundation$307,23522023–2024
Circle of Service Foundation$300,00012024
Sheldon L and Pearl R Leibowitz-$291,00022023–2024
Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation$259,29522023–2024
Taxman Family Foundation$250,00012024
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella$250,00022023–2024
Goodman Supporting Foundation$250,00012023
Bls Family Foundation$235,00022023–2024
Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation$200,00022023–2024
Walder Foundation$180,00012023
Kehe Cares Foundation Inc$166,84922023–2024
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc$160,00032023–2025
Polk Bros Foundation Inc$120,00042023–2024
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$114,85622023–2024
Anna M Hewitt$113,44122023–2024
Takiff Family Foundation$100,00022023–2024
Shear Family Foundation Inc$100,00022023–2024

Showing top 25 of 138 funders by total given.

What grants has The Ark received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Illinois Association of Free &$329,535
2025Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation IncSARNOFF LEVIN RESIDENCE PROGRAM$55,000
2025The Albertsons Companies FoundationHUNGER$20,000
2025Carylon Julius and MarcieCHARITY$5,000
2025Narragansett Number One FoundationPROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO$5,000
2025Zivin Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
2025Carylon Julius and MarcieCHARITY$5,000
2025Coastal Bend Youth City IncCHARITABLE$4,863
2025Sheldon and Freda Robinson CharitableEDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS$1,863
2024Ralla Klepak Performing Arts FoundationProgram Support$350,000
2024Jewish United FundGENERAL OPERATIONS$333,999
2024Circle of Service FoundationJEWISH COMMUNITY$300,000
2024Jewish Federation of MetropolitanGRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT$288,988
2024Taxman Family FoundationCHARITABLE$250,000
2024Bernard Heerey Family FoundationASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY$240,000
2024Supera Family FoundationTO SUPPORT LOCAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS$204,430
2024Michael Reese Health TrustSTRATEGIC PLANNING/SENIOR STRATEGY & DATA POSITION, UNBUDGETED AND UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT$181,800
2024Bls Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$180,000
2024Sheldon L and Pearl R Leibowitz-UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY.$150,000
2024The Harry and Jeanette WeinbergTO 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
2024Peggy and Steve Fossett FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE$138,100
2024Albert & Lucille Delighter & MarcellaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$125,000
2024Harvey L Miller Supporting FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$100,000
2024Kehe Cares Foundation IncCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT$65,000
2024Anna M HewittGENERAL$56,142
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$55,590
2024Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation IncSARNOFF LEVIN RESIDENCE PROGRAM$55,000
2024Polk Bros Foundation IncHealth$50,000
2024Takiff Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$50,000
2024Abe and Ida Cooper FoundationUNRESTRICTED$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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