Bill Nygren Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3987600
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Bill Nygren Foundation has awarded 294 grants totaling $9,629,826 to organizations in Ohio, Illinois and 13 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $420 to $350,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$9,629,826
Total Assets
$27,905,243
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
76
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-25%
(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
Balanced Approach: 45%
34 of 76 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
51% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (91%), Northfield (6%), Oakbrook (1%).
Funding Trajectory
+138%
Strong 138% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bill Nygren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $10,000 | Oakbrook, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Benton Harbor Community Development Corp | $75,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | $125,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Berrien Community Foundationregional Chamber | $15,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southern Lake Michigan | $20,000 | Goshen, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocatessw Michigan | $25,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Emerge Innovation Hub | $75,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Emergency Shelter Services | $15,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Experience Camps | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Berrien County Trails | $25,000 | New Buffalo, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harbor County Mission | $50,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Berrien County | $15,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mosaic Ccda | $50,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Present Pillars Foundation | $10,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Readiness Center | $10,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Re-connect Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Springboard Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Strides For Peace | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $15,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of Nassau County | $5,000 | Fernandina Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Thresholds | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tri-county Council For Child Development Inc | $125,000 | Paw Paw, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Vida Valiente Foundation | $25,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Woodbury Community Church | $750 | Woodbury, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance | $3,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $10,000 | Oakbrook, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Benton Harbor Community Development Corp | $75,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | $125,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Berrien Community Foundationregional Chamber | $15,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southern Lake Michigan | $20,000 | Goshen, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocatessw Michigan | $25,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Emerge Innovation Hub | $75,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Emergency Shelter Services | $15,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Experience Camps | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Berrien County Trails | $25,000 | New Buffalo, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Harbor County Mission | $50,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Berrien County | $15,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mosaic Ccda | $50,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Present Pillars Foundation | $10,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Readiness Center | $10,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Re-connect Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Springboard Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Strides For Peace | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $15,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of Nassau County | $5,000 | Fernandina Beach, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Thresholds | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tri-county Council For Child Development Inc | $125,000 | Paw Paw, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Vida Valiente Foundation | $25,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Woodbury Community Church | $750 | Woodbury, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance | $3,200 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Barrien And Cass | $20,000 | Niles, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Emergency Social Services | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Berrien County Trails | $25,000 | New Buffolo, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Fellows | $11,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harbor County Mission | $50,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Casagal Association For Children | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Pine Cay Project | $20,000 | Lima, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Readiness Center | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Springboard Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Strides For Peace | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Urban Labs | $350,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Vision | $420 | Tacoma, WA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance | $3,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Barrien And Cass | $20,000 | Niles, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Emergency Social Services | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Berrien County Trails | $25,000 | New Buffolo, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Fellows | $11,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harbor County Mission | $50,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Casagal Association For Children | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Pine Cay Project | $20,000 | Lima, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Readiness Center | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Springboard Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Strides For Peace | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Urban Labs | $350,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Vision | $420 | Tacoma, WA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance | $3,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Barrien And Cass | $20,000 | Niles, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Emergency Social Services | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Experience Camps | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of Berrien County Trails | $25,000 | New Buffolo, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Fellows | $11,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Harbor County Mission | $50,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| National Casagal Association For Children | $30,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Pine Cay Project | $20,000 | Lima, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Readiness Center | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Springboard Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Strides For Peace | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Urban Labs | $350,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| World Vision | $420 | Tacoma, WA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance | $3,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| At Gives Back | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southern Lake Michigan Region | $15,000 | South Ben, IN, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Emergency Shelter Services | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Good Fellows | $11,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Harbor County Mission | $50,000 | Sawyer, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| One Acre Fund | $10,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Pine Cay Project | $30,000 | Lima, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Readiness Center | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Springboard Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Stride For Peaces | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $20,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Benton Harbor | $250,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Youth Guidance | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| 30 Day Fund Inc (barstool Fund) | $100,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Absolute House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| At Gives Back | $5,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Berrien & Cass | $10,000 | Niles, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Harbord County Mission | $50,000 | Bridgman, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Imerman Angels | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kids Off The Block | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund | $10,000 | Napa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Tepeyac High School | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pine Cay Project | $30,000 | Lima, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Royal Society Protection Of Birds | $53,750 | Bedfordshire, N/A, UK | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Springboard Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Avenue Family Network | $10,000 | Benton Harbord, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Benton Harbor | $75,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Way Of Southwest Michigan | $75,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin Hawk Center | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| World Vision | $420 | Tacoma, WA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Youth Guidance | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gives Back Community Fund | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Berrien & Cass | $10,000 | Niles, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Metropolitan Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chicago Women's Foundation | $4,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Communities In Schools Chicago | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Learn Charter School | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Noble Charter Schools | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| One Acre Fund | $10,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Pine Cay Project | $30,000 | Lima, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Springboard Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The American Fund For Charities | $236,440 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Benton Harbor | $10,000 | Benton Harbor, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way Of Southwest Michigan | $25,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| World Vision | $420 | Tacoma, WA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| American Fund For Charities (afc) | $222,846 | Boston, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Growth Works Inc | $5,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | $10,000 | Napa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| National Ms Society | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| One Acre Fund | $10,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Pine Cay Project | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Springboard Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2017 |
| St Clement Catholic Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Josselyn Center | $25,000 | Northfield, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Woman's Board Of Rush University Medical Cntr | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Mental Health Program | 2017 |
| Turks & Caicos Reef Fund | $25,000 | Burlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Way Of Southwest Michigan | $25,000 | St Joseph, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| World Vision | $840 | Tacoma, WA, US | Care For Hurting Children | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Brighter Futures Campaign | 2016 |
| Chicago Dancing Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Dawn Farms Treatment Center | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Green City Market | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Growth Works | $5,000 | Plymouth, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Learn Charter School | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Messmer Catholic Schools | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Misericordia Heart Of Mercy | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Noble Charter Schools | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| One Acre Fund | $10,000 | Falcon Heights, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| One Hope United | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Perspectives Charter School | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Pine Cay Project | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestrictedunrestricted | 2016 |
| Springboard Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Strides For Peace | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Sustaining Fellows | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Bill Nygren Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3987600 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 111 S WACKER DR STE 4600 Chicago, IL 60606-4319 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bill Nygren Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | William C Nygren |
|---|---|
| Director | Thomas Win Murray |
| Treasurer | William C Nygren |
| Director | Mark Nygren |
| Director | Michelle Ochoa |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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