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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Chicago Bulls Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based grantmaking approach, with a total of $671.7K awarded to 62 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates by invitation only, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage effectively. For more information, visit their website at www.nba.com/bulls/community/chicagobullscharities.

Mission Statement

To make a positive impact on the lives of Chicagoans in need.
Total Funding Given
$671.7K
2024
Grantees funded
62
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$11.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
J
John Paxson
Board Member
N
Nancy Reinsdorf
Board Member
M
Michael Reinsdorf
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Chicago Bulls Charities?
No. Chicago Bulls Charities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Chicago Bulls Charities give?
Chicago Bulls Charities primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. 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 Bulls Charities’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Chicago Bulls Charities fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Chicago Bulls Charities make each year?
In 2024, Chicago Bulls Charities awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $672 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Chicago Bulls Charities fund recently?
In 2024, Chicago Bulls Charities awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION, CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, and SPECTRIOS INSTITUTE FOR LOW VISION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Chicago Bulls Charities?
Chicago Bulls Charities does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.