AI Summary
The FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. Currently, it does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2023, the fund supported 27 grantees, although no grants have been paid out yet.
Mission Statement
THE FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND PROVIDES AN OUTLET FOR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND COLLEAGUES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON DOZENS OF COMMUNITIES AND THOUSANDS OF LIVES THROUGHOUT CHICAGOLAND.
Cause Areas
1
Homeless services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IMERMAN ANGELS
Chicago, IL
$200K
20%
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation
Chicago, IL
$150K
15%
NOAHS ARK FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY
$110K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND?
No. FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND give?
FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Florida. 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 FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include IMERMAN ANGELS, Chicago Blackhawks Foundation, and NOAHS ARK FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND?
FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.