Chicago Bulls Charities
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3544506
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Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3544506
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Regional Funder
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.
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Mission Statement
To make a positive impact on the lives of Chicagoans in need.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$3.2M
37%

CHILDREN FIRST FUND THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
CHICAGO, IL
$1M
11%

SPECTRIOS INSTITUTE FOR LOW VISION
Wheaton, IL
$972K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$11.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.
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