Cnpa Foundation
Accepts applications
Cnpa Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,975 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,700 and the largest $11,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,975
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3,700
- Largest grant$11,200
- Assets$18,330
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,556 the year before.
67% 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 | $15,050 | 3 | $4,847 |
| 2024 | $12,556 | 6 | $2,261 |
| 2025 | $14,975 | 3 | $18,330 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Marks 4940 S Woodlawn, Chicago, IL 60615 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (872) 731-2953, pmarks@pmventures.us |
| What to submit | Open-ended grant program. Grants provided at the discretion of directors. |
| Restrictions | Small grants to further Arts Education and Environmental Sustainability causes |
What Cnpa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $11,275 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Clay Center | General charitable purposes | $11,200 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | General charitable purposes | $3,700 |
| National Council on Education for | General charitable purposes | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Marks
- Anna Marks
Questions people ask
Does Cnpa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cnpa Foundation give?
$14,975 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,700.
Who runs Cnpa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Marks (President) and Anna Marks (Treasurer).
What does Cnpa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.