The Chicago Scholars Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$15.7M
Foundation funders
64
Grants recorded
160
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Chicago Scholars Foundation?
The Chicago Scholars Foundation is funded by 64 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.8M), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($2.7M), Best Portion Foundation ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.7M in grants to The Chicago Scholars Foundation between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2026) to $3.7M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
What grants has The Chicago Scholars Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gitlab Foundation | REACHING FOR GREEN: SCALABLE UNION AND COLLEGE PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $617,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $61,250 |
| 2025 | Manny and Pat Pulido Sanchez Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $37,500 |
| 2025 | National College Attainment Network | SUPPORTING ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AID FOR PELL-ELIGIBLE STUDENTS | $19,606 |
| 2025 | The Edward and Lucy Minor Family | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Mary and Charles Sethness Charitable | GENERATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $10,500 |
| 2025 | The Tony Reyes Family Foundation | Support of charitable mission | $10,000 |
| 2025 | DRW Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Motorola Solutions Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $791,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $571,500 |
| 2024 | Best Portion Foundation | PUBLIC | $539,663 |
| 2024 | Crankstart Foundation | TO SUPPORT COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS FOR CHICAGO STUDENTS | $500,000 |
| 2024 | New Venture Fund | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| 2024 | A Better Chicago | Community Development | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | EDUCATION | $100,250 |
| 2024 | Invest for Kids Inc | To aid their exempt purpose | $73,600 |
| 2024 | Wellington Management Foundation | SEE PART IV | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Manny and Pat Pulido Sanchez Foundation | SCHOLARSHIPS | $51,500 |
| 2024 | Shippy Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | DRW Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Educational Credit Management Corporation | FAFSA STUDENT SUPPORT | $38,108 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | EDUCATION | $22,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $22,250 |
| 2024 | Turner Construction Company Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Cook Family Foundation Inc | ALIGNS WITH MISSION OF FOUNDATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Edward and Lucy Minor Family | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Virgil Abloh Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 160 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Chicago Scholars Foundation?
The Chicago Scholars Foundation is funded by 64 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($2.8M), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($2.7M), Best Portion Foundation ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.7M in grants to The Chicago Scholars Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is The Chicago Scholars Foundation's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Chicago Scholars Foundation, with $2.8M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Chicago Scholars Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.7M in grants to The Chicago Scholars Foundation across 160 grants from 64 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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