THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN
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The Experimental Station, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, with additional funding in California and Missouri, having distributed a total of $1.3 million across 43 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION IS TO BUILD INDEPENDENT CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO. WE DO THIS BY FOSTERING A DYNAMIC ECOLOGY OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. SINCE 2006, WE HAVE BOTH BUILT OUR OWN PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF IDENTIFIED LOCAL NEEDS AND HAVE FOSTERED, HOSTED, AND SPONSORED NUMEROUS OTHER INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Journalism
Community and economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO'S GREEN CITY MARKET PROGRAM
$280K
4%
THE LAND CONNECTION FOUNDATION INC
$257.8K
4%
CITY BUREAU NFP
$251.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN?
No. THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN give?
THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Missouri. 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 EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN make each year?
In 2024, THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN fund recently?
In 2024, THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO'S GREEN CITY MARKET PROGRAM, THE LAND CONNECTION FOUNDATION INC, and CITY BUREAU NFP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN?
THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION C/O CONNIE SPREEN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.