Chilanta Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Chilanta Community Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $95,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 10 | $920,163 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheryl W Hammock President 800 North Michigan Ave Apt 5801, Chicago, IL 60611-2243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 280-2409 |
| What to submit | Written applications only with full description of organization and purpose for request with copy of 501(c)3 designation letter. |
| Deadlines | November 1 of each calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Organizations within the cities of chicago, charlotte, and atlanta or which have a religious or social purpose are preferred. |
What Chilanta Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Veterans Art Museum | Financial support to organizations helping solve urban community problems | $25,000 |
| Books and Breakfast | To provide breakfast and tutoring for poor children in evanston, il | $15,000 |
| American Writers Museum | Provides recognition of authors in the us and encourages writing to school children | $10,000 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | Clearing a path for students to and through college | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | To help those in need in asheville, north carolina | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Western North Carolina | Enriching lives and communities in western north carolina | $5,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | Eliminating racism and empowering women in the region | $5,000 |
| Friends of Burkino Faso | Support group for african american male teachers for retention in public schools | $5,000 |
| Chicago Bible Society | Bible distribution at cook county jail | $5,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Support for children requiring individual therapeutic and specialized care in schools | $2,500 |
| Evanston Scholars | College support and mentoring for first generation college applicants | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl W Hammock
- M Hill Hammock
- Caroline C Hammock
- Jeffrey Wade Hammock
- Kimberly Jo Hammock
- Robert Mansel Hammock
Questions people ask
Does Chilanta Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1 of each calendar year.
How much does Chilanta Community Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chilanta Community Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cheryl W Hammock (Director & President), M Hill Hammock (Director, Secr & Treasurer), Caroline C Hammock (Director) and Jeffrey Wade Hammock (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Chilanta Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.