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The John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation, operating as Schreiber Philanthropy, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, with additional funding in Georgia and North Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
$4.7M
7%
Big Shoulders Fund
$4.4M
7%

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
$3.9M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation?
No. John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation give?
John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Georgia, and North Carolina. 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 and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation make each year?
In 2024, John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $32.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Big Shoulders Fund, and NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation?
John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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