The Roots Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$317K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds The Roots Initiative?
The Roots Initiative is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by New Schools Fund ($200K), Chicago Beyond Inc ($26K), Crossroads Fund Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $317K in grants to The Roots Initiative between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Schools Fund | $200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Chicago Beyond Inc | $26,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Crossroads Fund Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Joyce Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bright Promises Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $234K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
What grants has The Roots Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Crossroads Fund Inc | General Operations | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | MISSION FUND | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bright Promises Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $200 |
| 2023 | New Schools Fund | RACIAL EQUITY | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Chicago Beyond Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | For programming to build community cohesion through the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities. | $7,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Roots Initiative?
The Roots Initiative is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by New Schools Fund ($200K), Chicago Beyond Inc ($26K), Crossroads Fund Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $317K in grants to The Roots Initiative between 2023–2025.
Who is The Roots Initiative's largest funder?
New Schools Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Roots Initiative, with $200K across 1 grant (2023).
How much grant funding has The Roots Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $317K in grants to The Roots Initiative across 9 grants from 8 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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