The Arts Club of Chicago
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$569K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Arts Club of Chicago?
The Arts Club of Chicago is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Smart Family Foundation of Illinois ($155K), Terra Foundation for American Art ($85K), Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family Foundation ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $569K in grants to The Arts Club of Chicago between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | $155,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | $85,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family Foundation | $80,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Zell Family Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Holly Palmer Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Krehbiel Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sandor Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Metzner Family Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Map Fund Inc | $12,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Loewenberg Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Thomas & Marilyn Heath Charitable Trust | $3,900 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The David Franklin Chazen Foundation | $3,279 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jahn Foundation | $1,150 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Jessica Fund | $300 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $203K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $110K.
What grants has The Arts Club of Chicago received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Holly Palmer Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Metzner Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Jessica Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2024 | Krehbiel Family Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Holly Palmer Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Metzner Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Zell Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Terra Foundation for American Art | ART EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The David Franklin Chazen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,279 |
| 2022 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts | Rathin Barman: Unsettled Structures | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Jahn Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,050 |
| 2021 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Thomas & Marilyn Heath Charitable Trust | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE | $1,950 |
| 2021 | Jahn Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100 |
| 2020 | Sandor Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Map Fund Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| 2020 | Terra Foundation for American Art | COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Loewenberg Charitable Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Thomas & Marilyn Heath Charitable Trust | TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE | $1,950 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Arts Club of Chicago?
The Arts Club of Chicago is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Smart Family Foundation of Illinois ($155K), Terra Foundation for American Art ($85K), Chauncey and Marion D McCormick Family Foundation ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $569K in grants to The Arts Club of Chicago between 2020–2025.
Who is The Arts Club of Chicago's largest funder?
Smart Family Foundation of Illinois is the largest recorded funder of The Arts Club of Chicago, with $155K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Arts Club of Chicago received?
IRS 990 filings record $569K in grants to The Arts Club of Chicago across 23 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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