Closed
This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Cook County, providing a total of $84.2K in grants to nine grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in securing funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BIRCH GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
$15K
10%
GREAT LUNCH
$11K
8%
COOK COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
$6.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$4.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY?
No. EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY give?
EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $4,671. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY make each year?
In 2023, EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $84 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY fund recently?
In 2023, EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include BIRCH GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, GREAT LUNCH, and COOK COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY?
EMPTY BOWLS COOK COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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