Janis Morris Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-0588023
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Janis Morris Foundation has awarded 313 grants totaling $435,007 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $10,000, with a median award of $500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$435,007
Total Assets
$587,954
Median Grant (all grants)
$500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 4%
1 of 23 recipients (4%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
87% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (87%), Evanston (4%), Highland Park (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-22%
Declining funding trend with 22% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Janis Morris Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Fw Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Italian American Human Relations Foundation | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Cemetary Association Of Ma | $200 | Newton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera House | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| National Geographic Society | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Night Ministry | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wfmt | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Coudert Institute | $4,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Fw Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $6,565 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera House | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Music Theater Works | $200 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| National Geographic Society | $150 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Night Ministry | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Northlight Theatre | $250 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Self Help Home | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hosptital For Children | $200 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Unicef | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Coudert Institute | $4,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Fw Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $6,565 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera House | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Music Theater Works | $200 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| National Geographic Society | $150 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Night Ministry | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Northlight Theatre | $250 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Self Help Home | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hosptital For Children | $200 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Unicef | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Coudert Institute | $4,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Fw Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $6,565 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera House | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Music Theater Works | $200 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| National Geographic Society | $150 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Night Ministry | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Northlight Theatre | $250 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Self Help Home | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hosptital For Children | $200 | Tampa, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Unicef | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Coudert Institute | $9,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Fw Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Cemetary Association Of Ma | $250 | Newton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $500 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Chicago | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera House | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Music Theater Works | $250 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Northlight Theatre | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ohi Member Fund | $500 | Cedar Creek, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Society Of The Four Arts | $200 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Unicef | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Urban Gateways | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Victory Gardens | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wfmt | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wttw | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Boho Theatre | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Field Museum | $1,150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Fw Parker School | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $7,660 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $500 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lake Foundation | $400 | Grayslake, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Learning Center Northwestern University | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera House | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Night Ministry | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Northlight Theatre | $200 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wfmt | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wttw | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Access Living | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| America Fund For Charities | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Bridge Center | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Fw Parker School | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $3,568 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Jewish Cemetary Association Of Ma | $200 | Newton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Looking Glass Theatre | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera House | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Night Ministry | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Northwestern University Wildcat Fund | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Shaw Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Unicef | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Victory Gardens | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wfmt | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Fund | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Remy Bumppo Theater | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Sos Children's Village Ill | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Learning Center Northwestern University | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Tribune Charities | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Chicago | $500 | Chicao, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Coudert Institute | $2,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Ravinia Festival | $3,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Boho Theatre | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Court Theatre | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wfmt | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Urban Gateways | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Unicef | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Shaw Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Looking Glass Theatre | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lifeline Theatre | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Victory Gardens | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Jewish Cemetary Association Of Ma | $200 | Newton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Conservatory | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Access Living | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Fw Parker School | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Centers Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| America Fund For Charities | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Bridge Center | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Night Ministry | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Olli Northwestern Univeristy | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $900 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Resource Fdn | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Sinai Temple | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Northwestern University Wildcat Fund | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Ravinia Festival | $3,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera House | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Museum | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Bridge Center | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago High School For The Arts | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Tribune Charities | $600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Field Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Fw Parker School | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $3,434 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Jewish Cemetary Association Of Ma | $200 | Newton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Cernters Chicago | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Lincoln Park Conservatory | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera House | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Northwestern University Wildcat Fund | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Ravinia Festival | $2,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Remy Bepo Theater Company | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Self Help Home | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Sinai Temple | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| The Goodman Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Time Line Theater Company | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Wfmt | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Women's Board University Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Wttw | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Foundation For Hearing And Speech | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
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Chicago Educational Research Foundation
EIN: 46-2346255 | 116 grants awarded |
$577,548
(≈ Similar) |
$1,000
median grant |
Chicago, IL
Same state |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-0588023 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 399 W FULLERTON PKWY 15E Chicago, IL 60614-2876 |
Key People (1)
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| Sole Trustee | Janis Morris |
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Forms 990-PF
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February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.