DRW Foundation
Preselected recipients only
DRW Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
8% 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 | $2.6 million | 52 | $412,736 |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 43 | $400,022 |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 36 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
DRW 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.
What DRW Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 28 | $2.0 million |
| California | 2 | $775,000 |
| New York | 3 | $155,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | General support | $750,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | General support | $285,000 |
| Code Platoon | General support | $200,000 |
| Greenwood Project | General support | $150,000 |
| University of Chicago | General support | $121,500 |
| Owls Lacrosse | General support | $110,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | General support | $100,000 |
| Bottom Line | General support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Tech Academy High School | General support | $100,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Kids First Chicago for Education | General support | $100,000 |
| The Bloc | General support | $100,000 |
| Metrosquash NFP | General support | $85,000 |
| After School Matters | General support | $75,000 |
| College Possible | General support | $75,000 |
| Nourishing Hope DBA Lakeview Pantry | General support | $75,000 |
| Start Early | General support | $75,000 |
| America Needs You | General support | $50,000 |
| Code 2 College Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Resilience | General support | $50,000 |
| The Women's Home | General support | $50,000 |
| Curt's Cafe | General support | $45,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | General support | $40,000 |
| Open Books LTD | General support | $35,000 |
| The Alliance 98 | General support | $35,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | General support | $25,000 |
| One Goal | General support | $25,000 |
| Reading in Motion | General support | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Exchange | General support | $25,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | General support | $25,000 |
| Vocel | General support | $25,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal | General support | $5,000 |
| Make Momma Proud | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Levoff
- Donald R Wilson Jr
- Jennifer Wilson
- Kenneth Brody
Questions people ask
Does DRW Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DRW Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs DRW Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Levoff (President/Director), Donald R Wilson Jr (Vp/Secretary/Director), Jennifer Wilson (Vp/Treasurer/Director) and Kenneth Brody (Director).
What does DRW Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.