LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The League of Chicago Theatres Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the vibrant theater community in Chicago, having awarded $199.4K across 97 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WORK OF LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND FUNDRAISING.
Cause Areas
1
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Theatre Y
Chicago, IL
$36.9K
3%
CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Chicago, IL
$32.7K
3%
Maywood Fine Arts Association
Maywood, IL
$30K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION?
No. LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION give?
LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, 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 LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $199 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include Theatre Y, CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE, and Maywood Fine Arts Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION?
LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.