The Chicago Help Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$137K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds The Chicago Help Initiative?
The Chicago Help Initiative is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The George L Shields Foundation Inc ($60K), Klaff Family Foundation ($60K), The Seabury Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $137K in grants to The Chicago Help Initiative between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George L Shields Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Klaff Family Foundation | $60,000 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| The Seabury Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | $5,600 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Chicago Innovation Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Chicago Help Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Innovation Foundation | PROVIDING ACCESS TO FOOD, HEALTH SER | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Klaff Family Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Klaff Family Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Klaff Family Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Seabury Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $5,600 |
| 2020 | The George L Shields Foundation Inc | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Klaff Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Klaff Family Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Chicago Help Initiative?
The Chicago Help Initiative is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The George L Shields Foundation Inc ($60K), Klaff Family Foundation ($60K), The Seabury Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $137K in grants to The Chicago Help Initiative between 2020–2024.
Who is The Chicago Help Initiative's largest funder?
The George L Shields Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Chicago Help Initiative, with $60K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Chicago Help Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $137K in grants to The Chicago Help Initiative across 14 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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