Agape Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 32-0048185
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Agape Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $2,372,222 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $60,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 26 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
91% 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 (32%), Arlington Heights (7%), Western Springs (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 29% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
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 Agape 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital | $43,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Bradley University | $20,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $30,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Clearbrook | $1,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $20,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Dominican Friars | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor | $17,000 | Inverness, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Giant Steps | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $10,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Nazareth Academy | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Sesame Workshop | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital | $43,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Bradley University | $20,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $30,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Clearbrook | $1,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $20,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Dominican Friars | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor | $17,000 | Inverness, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Giant Steps | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $10,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Nazareth Academy | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Sesame Workshop | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2023 |
| Bradley University | $20,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $27,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $5,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Female Strong | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $15,000 | Inverness, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $56,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Nazareth Academy | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| The Hundred Club Of Dupage | $21,674 | Elm Hurst, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Bradley University | $20,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $27,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $5,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Female Strong | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $15,000 | Inverness, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $56,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Nazareth Academy | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| The Hundred Club Of Dupage | $21,674 | Elm Hurst, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Bradley University | $20,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $27,500 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $5,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Female Strong | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Folds Of Honor | $15,000 | Inverness, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $56,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Nazareth Academy | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| The Hundred Club Of Dupage | $21,674 | Elm Hurst, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | $27,500 | Crestwood, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $57,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Nazareth Academy | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Sesame Workshop | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Sigma Nu Education Foundation | $20,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| The Hundred Club Of Dupage | $17,200 | Elm Hurst, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2021 |
| Bradley University | $25,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Bright Promises Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $25,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $5,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $1,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $1,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Ignatia Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | $27,500 | Crestwood, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Sesame Workshop | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | $4,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2020 |
| Bradley University | $55,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $25,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $7,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Elmhurst College | $10,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $1,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | $3,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | $27,000 | Crestwood, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Misericordia Heart Of Mercy | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Nawbo Spirit Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Nazareth Academy | $50,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| One World Surgery | $1,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Sesame Workshop | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | $15,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Tuskegee Next Foundation | $1,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2019 |
| Bradley University | $30,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Casa Of Kane County | $5,000 | Geneva, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Clearbrook | $20,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $5,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $2,500 | Mchenry, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Girls In The Game | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Glenwood Academy | $20,000 | Glenwood, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | $34,000 | Crestwood, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Nazareth Academy | $50,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Pathway School | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| Sesame Workshop | $23,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | $4,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Bradley University | $30,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Casa For Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Clearbrook | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $2,500 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Envision Unlimited | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| For Autisic Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Trust | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $2,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Girls In The Game | $24,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $1,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Holy Family Surgery Center | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | $20,000 | Crestwood, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $15,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Nazareth Academy | $50,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Opportunity International | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | $4,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | $250 | Tinley Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2017 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Between Friends | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Bradley University | $25,000 | Peoria, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Congregation Of St Joseph | $9,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Diocese Of Joliet | $5,000 | Romeoville, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| For Autisic Kids Foundation | $1,000 | Glenview, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Trust | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Forum | $1,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Giant Steps Illinois | $6,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | $1,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Girls In The Game | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Hinsdale Hospital Foundation | $500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $1,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Holy Family Surgery Center | $250 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Misericordia Women's League | $22,500 | Western Springs, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Nazareth Academy | $50,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Opportunity International | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Recipe For Change | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| St Isaac Jogues Church | $18,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Pompeii | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
| Women's Bar Association Of Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purposes Of Donee Organization | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 32-0048185 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 415 E NORTH WACKER STREET 2203W Chicago, IL 60611-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Agape Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Michael J Romano Iii |
|---|---|
| Vice-chairman/treasurer | Benita Romano |
| Secretary | Stephen L Golan |
Forms 990-PF
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