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20 foundations that funded “University Chicago”

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.