Chicago Beyond Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chicago Beyond Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.9 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.9 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$880,091
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.5 million the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $10.5 million | 41 | $854,585 |
| 2024 | $9.9 million | 30 | $880,091 |
How to apply
Chicago Beyond Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chicago Beyond Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $4.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $969,333 |
| California | 2 | $600,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $475,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $450,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $425,000 |
| New York | 2 | $310,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $300,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago South Side Birth Center | General support | $1.5 million |
| Resist Inc | General support | $1.4 million |
| Life After Justice Center | General support | $1.0 million |
| Elephant Circle | General support | $969,333 |
| Southern Birth Justice Network | General support | $475,000 |
| Centro Sanar | General support | $380,000 |
| Breath of My Heart Birth Place | General support | $300,000 |
| Cultural Brokers Inc | General support | $300,000 |
| Dreamtree Academy 573 | General support | $300,000 |
| Exonerated Nation Inc | General support | $300,000 |
| Live Free Chicago | General support | $300,000 |
| Organization of Exonerees | General support | $300,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| Restoreher Usamerica Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| We Got US Now Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Black Roots Alliance | General support | $218,000 |
| Fearless Dialogues Inc | General support | $175,000 |
| One Voice United Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Common Ground Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Dion's Chicago Dream Inc NFP | General support | $100,000 |
| Firehouse Community Arts Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Focus Fairies Mentoring | General support | $100,000 |
| Legacy Disciple | General support | $100,000 |
| People's Liberty Project NFP | General support | $100,000 |
| The Bloc | General support | $100,000 |
| Justleadership USA | General support | $60,000 |
| Solutions & Resources | General support | $45,000 |
| Propa City Community Outreach | General support | $26,000 |
| Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Dozier
- Mark R Walter
- Kimbra D Walter
Questions people ask
Does Chicago Beyond Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chicago Beyond Inc give?
$9.9 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Chicago Beyond Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Dozier (President), Mark R Walter (Director) and Kimbra D Walter (Director).
What does Chicago Beyond Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.