Usher III Initiative Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Usher III Initiative Inc?
Usher III Initiative Inc is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by John and Gwen Smart Foundation ($1.8M), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($950K), Rosenkranz Foundation Inc ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Usher III Initiative Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John and Gwen Smart Foundation | $1,785,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | $950,000 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| Rosenkranz Foundation Inc | $110,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $95,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Smart Family Foundation of New York | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Irving Harris Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Geiger-Rosenblatt Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2025) to $850K (2019). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
What grants has Usher III Initiative Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Smart Family Foundation of New York | SUPPORT RESEARCH IN TREATMENTS AND A CURE FOR USHER III DISEASE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John and Gwen Smart Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Smart Family Foundation of New York | SUPPORT RESEARCH IN TREATMENTS AND A CURE FOR USHER III DISEASE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Rosenkranz Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Geiger-Rosenblatt Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | John and Gwen Smart Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Rosenkranz Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | John and Gwen Smart Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $365,000 |
| 2022 | Rosenkranz Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2021 | John and Gwen Smart Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2021 | Rosenkranz Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | John and Gwen Smart Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Rosenkranz Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $30,000 |
| 2020 | John and Gwen Smart Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The Irving Harris Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $850,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Usher III Initiative Inc?
Usher III Initiative Inc is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by John and Gwen Smart Foundation ($1.8M), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($950K), Rosenkranz Foundation Inc ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Usher III Initiative Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Usher III Initiative Inc's largest funder?
John and Gwen Smart Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Usher III Initiative Inc, with $1.8M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Usher III Initiative Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Usher III Initiative Inc across 22 grants from 7 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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