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The Choose Chicago Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Illinois, having distributed a total of $197.2K across 19 grantees in 2023. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION ACCELERATES THE CIVIC, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF CHICAGO THROUGH TRAVEL AND TOURISM INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
3
Tourism
Community and economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC
$634.7K
19%
UPTOWN UNITED
$261K
8%
PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL CENTER
$255.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$102.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION?
No. CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION give?
CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $102 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $197 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INC, UPTOWN UNITED, and PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION?
CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.