Driehaus Design Initiative
Preselected recipients only
Driehaus Design Initiative is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $226,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $76,000. 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$226,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$76,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,000 | 3 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 4 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $226,000 | 3 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Driehaus Design Initiative 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 Driehaus Design Initiative funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $226,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | To support production and presentation of student work in Grantee's Fashion Design Program | $76,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago | To support the production and presentation of student work in Grantee's Department of Fashion Studies | $75,000 |
| Dominican University | To support production and presentation of student work in Grantee's Fashion Design program | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Angelo Cavello
- Stuart Ellison
- Linda Yu
- Sheryl Dyer Schmidt
Questions people ask
Does Driehaus Design Initiative accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Driehaus Design Initiative give?
$226,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Driehaus Design Initiative?
Its 2025 filing lists Angelo Cavello (Treasurer, Secretary & Directo), Stuart Ellison (President & Director), Linda Yu (Director) and Sheryl Dyer Schmidt (Secretary/Director).
What does Driehaus Design Initiative fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.