Cleveland Avenue Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cleveland Avenue Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,838 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $195,838. 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$265,838
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$195,838
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $2.7 million | 9 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 7 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $265,838 | 6 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Cleveland Avenue 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $255,838 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Church of God | General support | $195,838 |
| Braven Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| City Year Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Onegoal | General support | $10,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Thompson
- Donald Thompson
- Xavier Thompson
- Maya Thompson
- Joseph McCoy
- Evette Williams
- Marguerite Griffin
Questions people ask
Does Cleveland Avenue Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cleveland Avenue Foundation give?
$265,838 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Cleveland Avenue Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Thompson (President), Donald Thompson (Director), Xavier Thompson (Treasurer) and Maya Thompson (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.