The Family Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds The Family Institute?
The Family Institute is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($597K), Michael E Murphy Foundation ($246K), The Irving Harris Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Family Institute between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $597,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Michael E Murphy Foundation | $246,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Golub Family Foundation | $112,660 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sachs Family Foundation | $65,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,850 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $46,500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Francis Beidler Foundation | $33,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lefkovitz Foundation | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The a Montgomery Ward Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation | $3,200 | 1 | 2022 |
| Lavin Family Foundation | $3,120 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr | $2,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Stone Barrett Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Loeb Family Foundation Inc | $1,820 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Arkes Family Foundation | $1,250 | 5 | 2018–2024 |
| Susan and Stephen Baird Family | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Susan & Robert Wislow | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2018) to $295K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $162K.
What grants has The Family Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $95,000 |
| 2025 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Stone Barrett Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Loeb Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTIRBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $95,000 |
| 2024 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Sachs Family Foundation | TO ENHANCE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | HARRIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust | PUBLIC CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Lefkovitz Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Loeb Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE CONTIRBUTION | $820 |
| 2024 | Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
| 2024 | Arkes Family Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $250 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support, support for The Gratitude Gala (no tickets or tangible benefits) | $90,000 |
| 2023 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Irving Harris Foundation | HARRIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,750 |
| 2023 | Sachs Family Foundation | TO ENHANCE THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Francis Beidler Foundation | GENERAL, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Dr Scholl Foundation | No cost mental health services | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The a Montgomery Ward Foundation | BETTE D. HARRIS FAMILY AND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Stone Barrett Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Lefkovitz Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
| 2023 | Arkes Family Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $250 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Harris Clinic support, general operating support. Support for student scholarships. | $81,000 |
| 2022 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Family Institute?
The Family Institute is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($597K), Michael E Murphy Foundation ($246K), The Irving Harris Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Family Institute between 2018–2025.
Who is The Family Institute's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Family Institute, with $597K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Family Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Family Institute across 61 grants from 21 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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