Writers Theatre Inc

Glencoe, IL ·EIN 36-3847280 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$7.2M received 67 funders 200 grants · 2020–2025

Who funds Writers Theatre Inc?

Writers Theatre Inc is funded by 67 grantmakers, led by John D and Alexandra Nichols Family ($1.7M), Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation ($1.1M), Tinberg Foundation ($611K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.2M in grants to Writers Theatre Inc between 2020–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
John D and Alexandra Nichols Family$1,680,00052020–2024
Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation$1,050,00052020–2024
Tinberg Foundation$610,85052020–2024
The Chicago Community Trust$507,40052020–2024
The Ellis Goodman Family Foundation$486,20052020–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$312,00032022–2024
Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation$300,00032020–2024
The Shubert Foundation Inc$260,00042021–2024
Craig J Umans Family Foundation$183,00042021–2024
Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc$175,00012023
The Simon Family Foundation$170,00042020–2024
John D and Catherine T Macarthur$145,00032020–2022
Dr Scholl Foundation$105,00042021–2024
Polk Bros Foundation Inc$101,25062022–2024
Conant Family Foundation$100,00012020
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund$95,00032021–2023
Edwardson Family Foundation$90,00042021–2024
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial$75,00042021–2024
Modestus Bauer Foundation$65,00052021–2024
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$54,40042021–2024
Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008$50,00022021
Galashiels Fund Ltd$50,00012020
The William & Dian Taylor Foundation$41,000102021–2024
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan$34,98042021–2024
Susan and Stephen Baird Family$32,50042021–2024

Showing top 25 of 67 funders by total given.

What grants has Writers Theatre Inc received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Edward and Rose Donnell Foundationunrestricted$3,000
2025Edward and Rose Donnell Foundationunrestricted$3,000
2025Robert & Susan Star FoundationUNRESTRICTED$500
2024John D and Alexandra Nichols FamilyUNRESTRICTED$500,000
2024Tinberg FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT$323,000
2024Abe and Ida Cooper FoundationUNRESTRICTED$210,000
2024National Philanthropic TrustCULTURE & ARTS$207,000
2024The Ellis Goodman Family FoundationARTS$165,000
2024Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION TO WHICH MONEY WAS DONATED$100,000
2024The Shubert Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES$80,000
2024The Chicago Community TrustGeneral support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes$61,750
2024Craig J Umans Family FoundationGENERAL GRANT$47,000
2024The Simon Family FoundationTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$40,000
2024Polk Bros Foundation IncArts Access and Learning$30,000
2024Edwardson Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS$25,000
2024Dr Scholl FoundationArts-integrated student programs$25,000
2024The Cleveland FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$16,000
2024Arie and Ida Crown MemorialPROGRAM$15,000
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$12,780
2024Jewish Federation of MetropolitanGRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT$12,090
2024Modestus Bauer FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE USE$10,000
2024Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
2024The Seabury FoundationWT EDUCATION$10,000
2024Modestus Bauer FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE USE$10,000
2024Susan and Stephen Baird FamilyGENERAL AND UNRESTRICTED$10,000
2024Polk Bros Foundation IncGeneral Charitable Purposes$5,000
2024Bishop Family FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$5,000
2024Takiff Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$5,000
2024The William & Dian Taylor FoundationPROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES IN PERFORMING ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES$5,000
2024The William & Dian Taylor FoundationPROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES IN PERFORMING ARTS & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES$5,000

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Writers Theatre Inc?

Writers Theatre Inc is funded by 67 grantmakers, led by John D and Alexandra Nichols Family ($1.7M), Abe and Ida Cooper Foundation ($1.1M), Tinberg Foundation ($611K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.2M in grants to Writers Theatre Inc between 2020–2025.

Who is Writers Theatre Inc's largest funder?

John D and Alexandra Nichols Family is the largest recorded funder of Writers Theatre Inc, with $1.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).

How much grant funding has Writers Theatre Inc received?

IRS 990 filings record $7.2M in grants to Writers Theatre Inc across 200 grants from 67 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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