EMERGENCY FUNDPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
The EMERGENCY FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.1 million distributed since its founding in 2014, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the EMERGENCY FUND can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP CHICAGOANS THROUGH A CRISIS OR TRANSITION.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
La Casa Norte
Chicago, IL
$591.6K
29%
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$474.2K
24%
HEARTLAND HUMAN CARE SERVICES INC
CHICAGO, IL
$429.3K
21%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$153K
Median 2nd year grant
$253K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMERGENCY FUND?
No. EMERGENCY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMERGENCY FUND give?
EMERGENCY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 EMERGENCY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMERGENCY FUND fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $153 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMERGENCY FUND make each year?
In 2014, EMERGENCY FUND awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMERGENCY FUND fund recently?
In 2014, EMERGENCY FUND awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include La Casa Norte, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and HEARTLAND HUMAN CARE SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMERGENCY FUND?
EMERGENCY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.