The Richard H Driehaus Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3261347
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3261347
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Illinois, with additional support in New York and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
$327.5K
< 1%
BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION INC
$325K
< 1%
PRESERVATION CHICAGO
$222.3K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Richard H Driehaus Foundation?
No. The Richard H Driehaus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Richard H Driehaus Foundation give?
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 Richard H Driehaus Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Richard H Driehaus Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Richard H Driehaus Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Richard H Driehaus Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $17.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Richard H Driehaus Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Richard H Driehaus Foundation awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION, BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION INC, and PRESERVATION CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Richard H Driehaus Foundation?
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.