Season of Concern
AI Summary
Season of Concern is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding specific initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, offering grants by invitation only. In 2025, it disbursed a total of $100,000 across two grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Season of Concern was founded in 1987 by Chicago theater artists to provide care for those in the Chicago theater community impacted by any illness, injury or health related issue that prevents them from working.
Cause Areas
2
Communication media
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA
New York, NY
$475K
80%
LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$119.5K
20%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Season of Concern?
No. Season of Concern does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Season of Concern give?
Season of Concern primarily gives to organizations located in New York and Illinois. 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 Season of Concern’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Season of Concern fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $130 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Season of Concern make each year?
In 2025, Season of Concern awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $100 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Season of Concern fund recently?
In 2025, Season of Concern awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA and LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Season of Concern?
Season of Concern does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.