Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE THE SHEET METAL INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE TRADE ASSOCIATION OF CONTRACTORS AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Trade
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMACNA GREATER CHICAGO
$11.8M
69%
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
$4.8M
28%
SMACNA Chicago
$482.6K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND?
No. METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND give?
METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Virginia. 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 METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $311 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND make each year?
In 2025, METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND fund recently?
In 2025, METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include SMACNA GREATER CHICAGO, SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, and SMACNA Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND?
METROPOLITAN CHICAGOLAND SHEET METAL INDUSTRY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.