Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$8,671
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,500 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 1 | $46,956 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 2 | $31,542 |
| 2025 | $23,000 | 5 | $8,671 |
How to apply
Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Polaris Charter School | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Children at the Crossroads | Scholarship | $500 |
| American Welding Society | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Adams
- Peter Quigley
- Gaurang Patel
Questions people ask
Does Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation give?
$23,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan Adams (President), Peter Quigley (Secretary) and Gaurang Patel (Treasurer).
What does Chi-leap Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.