SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCILPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
The Small Business Advocacy Council is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives beneficial to small businesses. In 2025, it awarded a total of $250,000 across nine grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that requires invitations for funding. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in connecting with them can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL (SBAC) IS A NON-PARTISAN, MEMBER DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES THE SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESS THROUGH POLITICAL ADVOCACY, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Cause Areas
2
Education
Business promotion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC
Chicago, IL
$539.4K
83%
DEVCORP NORTH DBA ROGERS PARK BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Chicago, IL
$17.5K
3%
NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Chicago, IL
$15K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL?
No. SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL give?
SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL 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 SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include ALLIES FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS INC, DEVCORP NORTH DBA ROGERS PARK BUSINESS ALLIANCE, and NEW COVENANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL?
SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.