Deering Foundation
Accepts applications
Deering Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $115,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$115,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $1.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.0 million | 9 | $19.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 9 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 9 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Pattock 410 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 644-6720, spattock@miami-corp.com |
What Deering Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $745,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $260,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | Other | $200,000 |
| James D Danielson Foundation | Other | $200,000 |
| The Danielson Foundation | Other | $200,000 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General Operating | Arts and humanities | $115,000 |
| Northwestern University - Deering Library Fund | Educational | $115,000 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Other | $115,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago - Luminary | Arts and humanities | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Social services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Venable
- Candida D Burnap
- Jocelyn D Tennille
- Stephen M Strachan
- Charles E Seitz
- Susan D Pattock
- David Fuechtman
Questions people ask
Does Deering Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Deering Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $115,000.
Who runs Deering Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Venable (President/Director), Candida D Burnap (Vice President/Director), Jocelyn D Tennille (Vice President/Director) and Stephen M Strachan (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Deering Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.