The Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL ·EIN 36-1505770 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Morton Arboretum?
The Morton Arboretum is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by Susan and Stephen Baird Family ($993K), The Chuck and Monica Mcquaid ($650K), Cushing Family Foundation ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to The Morton Arboretum between 2019–2025.
Showing top 25 of 61 funders by total given.
What grants has The Morton Arboretum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Dupage Community Foundation | PRESERVATION/RESTORATION | $45,000 |
| 2025 | T Rowe Price Program for Charitable | MULTIPLE | $6,200 |
| 2025 | Austin Foundation Inc | SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Rintels Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE BY THE CHARITY | $500 |
| 2024 | Susan and Stephen Baird Family | GENERAL AND UNRESTRICTED | $310,000 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | EXPAND TREE CANOPY IN CHICAGO-CALUMET WATERSHEDS | $227,322 |
| 2024 | The Chuck and Monica Mcquaid | UNRESTRICTED | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Cushing Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Cushing Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | $53,000 |
| 2024 | International Paper Company Foundation | CHILDREN'S GARDEN | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Dupage Community Foundation | PRESERVATION/RESTORATION | $47,000 |
| 2024 | Bosch Community Fund | RESEARCH SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| 2024 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $26,250 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,475 |
| 2024 | Life Time Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $16,000 |
| 2024 | The Dick Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Buchanan Family Foundation | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Ranch Spur Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation | GENERAL | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Bersted Foundation | EVOLVING YOUTH SCIENCE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Cf Industries Foundation | CHICAGO REGION TREES INITIATIVE. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Youth volunteer program to increase environmental engagement | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation | GENERAL | $5,524 |
| 2024 | The Richard Laurence Parish Foundation | CHARITY | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Austin Foundation Inc | SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Steve & Delores Sarovich Foundation | ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Steve & Delores Sarovich Foundation | ENVIRONMENT PRESERVATION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Richard James Mccann Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Bitner H M & Evelyn-char Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 152 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Morton Arboretum?
The Morton Arboretum is funded by 61 grantmakers, led by Susan and Stephen Baird Family ($993K), The Chuck and Monica Mcquaid ($650K), Cushing Family Foundation ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to The Morton Arboretum between 2019–2025.
Who is The Morton Arboretum's largest funder?
Susan and Stephen Baird Family is the largest recorded funder of The Morton Arboretum, with $993K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Morton Arboretum received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to The Morton Arboretum across 152 grants from 61 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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