
Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.
Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4185939
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.
Chicago, IL, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
36-4185939
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has distributed a total of $37 million across 1,200 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to Illinois, New York, and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals in various cause areas, including climate change, education, human services, health, and Judaism. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
6
Foundations
Education
Health
Climate change
Human services
Judaism
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Populations
8
People with disabilities
People with diseases and illnesses
Jewish people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Immigrants and migrants
Unemployed people
Veterans
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Chicago
$11.9M
4%

Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago
$10.7M
4%
SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
$7.8M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
637
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.?
Yes. Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. give?
Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. 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 Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. make each year?
In 2024, Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. awarded about 640 grants, totaling nearly $37 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. fund recently?
In 2024, Circle of Service Foundation, Inc. awarded grants to about 1,200 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, and SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Circle of Service Foundation, Inc.’s website.
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