CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION

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The Chicago Area Deaf Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $155K across three grantees.
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Mission Statement
TO FOSTER THE EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND SERVICE NEEDS OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY IN THE CHICAGO AREA THROUGH MEETINGS, DEAF EDUCATION, FUNDRAISING, SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Catholicism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Deaf Equality
Chicago, IL
$140K
84%
Northwest Community Healthcare
Arlington Heights, IL
$15K
9%

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$12.5K
7%
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- 3 grantees
- 22 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION?
No. CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION give?
CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION 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 CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $155 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Deaf Equality, Northwest Community Healthcare, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION?
CHICAGO AREA DEAF CENTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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