John & Susan Dewan Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4339823
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-4339823
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The John & Susan Dewan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively engages in grantmaking, having distributed a total of $325.6K across 61 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
CHICAGO, IL
$605K
20%
OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC HIGH SCHOOL
CHICAGO, IL
$60K
2%

SPARK VENTURES
Chicago, IL
$48.1K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
47
Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to John & Susan Dewan Foundation?
Yes. John & Susan Dewan Foundation 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 John & Susan Dewan Foundation give?
John & Susan Dewan Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and New Jersey. 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 John & Susan Dewan Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from John & Susan Dewan Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does John & Susan Dewan Foundation make each year?
In 2024, John & Susan Dewan Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $326 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did John & Susan Dewan Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, John & Susan Dewan Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, OUR LADY OF TEPEYAC HIGH SCHOOL, and SPARK VENTURES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to John & Susan Dewan Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting John & Susan Dewan Foundation’s website.
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