ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION
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The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, with additional funding in New York and Massachusetts. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ROBERT R. MCCORMICK FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO WORK WITH COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGOLAND AND ACROSS ILLINOIS TO DEVELOPE EDUCATED, INFORMED, AND ENGAGED CITIZENS.
Cause Areas
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Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CANTIGNY FOUNDATION
$122M
22%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
$48.3M
9%
UNITED WAY - MCCORMICK PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS INC
$33.3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
255
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$52.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION?
No. ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION give?
ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $106.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 710 grantees. Recent grantees include CANTIGNY FOUNDATION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, and UNITED WAY - MCCORMICK PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION?
ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.