THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
23-7071065
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Edward and Lucy Minor Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $203.8K across 38 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
Highland Park, IL
$60.1K
9%

THE JOFFREY BALLET
Chicago, IL
$46.4K
7%

THE CHICAGO SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL
$32K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. 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 THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $204 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION, THE JOFFREY BALLET, and THE CHICAGO SCHOLARS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE EDWARD AND LUCY MINOR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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