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20 foundations that funded “University Chicago”
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Community foundation · Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust
Invitation only · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply
29 Tennessee grants totaling $32.5 million · typical grant $15,000 to $342,704 (tax year 2024)
55% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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United Way · Chicago, IL
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc.
Ask before applying
2 Tennessee grants totaling $22,592 · typical grant $10,092 to $12,500 (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Public charity · Chicago, IL
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Ask before applying
6 Tennessee grants totaling $115,211 · typical grant $8,000 to $26,260 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Grants from donor advised funds- operating support
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Retirement Research Foundation
Takes applications
5 Tennessee grants totaling $128,030 · typical grant $540 to $1,500 (tax year 2024)
Stated deadlines: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1 · next Feb 1, 2027 (from its 2024 IRS filing; confirm with the foundation)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: A two-year grant to adapt the savvy caregiver training program to address the unique needs of lgbtqia+ caregivers.
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
George R Parker Trust Uw Xxxxx5008
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $366,000 · typical grant $366,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Pritzker Family Foundation
Invitation only
3 Tennessee grants totaling $1.4 million · typical grant $200,000 to $1 million (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
1 grant for buildings or equipment
Funded: Building awareness and education on importance of early childhood development; Research and education on early childhood education; Research and education on family economic stability
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Ryerson Foundation
Invitation only
2 Tennessee grants totaling $4,000 · typical grant $2,000 (tax year 2025)
50% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Education
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc.
Invitation only
2 Tennessee grants totaling $300,000 · typical grant $100,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Stars College Network Program; Stars Pilot Virtual Counselor Program
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $4,500 · typical grant $4,500 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Education
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Jephson Educational Trust #1 Xxxxx0006
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $5,000 · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Scholarship
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Paul P Carbone Md Memorial Foundation
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Lung Screening Program in Radiology
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Smart Family Foundation of Illinois
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $25,000 · typical grant $25,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
Funded: Cultural, historical & other educational
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Colonel (il) James N Pritzker
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $175,000 · typical grant $175,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Takes applications
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Disability Meets Architecture
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
The Mullen Family Foundation Inc.
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $100,000 · typical grant $100,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Rise Opportunity Foundation
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $500,000 · typical grant $500,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Funded only returning groups in its latest year
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Martha & Joseph Schrodt
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Education
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation Xxxxx6009
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $2,000 · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Mildred and Bernard Doyle Charitable Trust 44404890
Invitation only
1 Tennessee grant totaling $10,000 · typical grant $10,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
100% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Scholarships
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Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
Takes applications
3 Tennessee grants totaling $330,000 · typical grant $5,000 to $250,000 (tax year 2024)
33% of its latest Tennessee winners were new to it
Funded: Program
Source: each funder's latest e-filed IRS return. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which lists the grants they paid and how to apply. Community foundations, United Ways and other public charities file Form 990, and we use its Schedule I (grants over $5,000). We include every funder, wherever it is based, whose latest return lists grants to Tennessee groups. Corporate and community-foundation grant rounds are in the grant search.