Backstop Foundation
Accepts applications
Backstop Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,963 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $11,963 and the largest $11,963. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,963
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$11,963
- Largest grant$11,963
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 2 | $7,176 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,977 |
| 2025 | $11,963 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott Latimer 233 S Wacker Drive Ste 5200, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 277-7780 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing. The foundation provides a funding request form that must be completed. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $11,963 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bernie's Book Bank | Charitable | $11,963 |
Officers and trustees
- Kunal Gullapalli
- Sunil Biswas
Questions people ask
Does Backstop Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Backstop Foundation give?
$11,963 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $11,963.
Who runs Backstop Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kunal Gullapalli (President/Director) and Sunil Biswas (Director).