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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, AND MAINTAIN THE BROAD, CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OR FUNCTIONS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND THE BY-LAWS OF THE FOUNDATION.
Total Funding Given
$95K
2024
Grantees funded
14
Multi-year grantees
86%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Peter Chiswick
Board Member
L
Lee Francis
Board Member
M
Michelle Gittler
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION?
No. SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION give?
SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $95 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include SCHWAB REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND CARE NETWORK, Erie Family Health Center Inc, and Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION?
SISYPHUS SUPPORTING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.