Eleven Eleven Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eleven Eleven Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.6 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $7.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27.6 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$7.5 million
- Assets$610 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $46.6 million the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 | $46.6 million | 60 | $579 million |
| 2024 | $27.6 million | 54 | $610 million |
How to apply
Eleven Eleven 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 Eleven Eleven Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $7.8 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $9.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $5.5 million |
| California | 14 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $250,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $131,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $36,011 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Royal Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $7.5 million |
| Northwestern University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6.6 million |
| Climate Reality Project | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5.0 million |
| University of Southern California | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1.1 million |
| Clinton Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1.0 million |
| Farmlink Project-CA | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1.0 million |
| The Obama Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1.0 million |
| University of Chicago - Law School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500,000 |
| Top Box FOODS | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $500,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Unrestricted charitable gift | $410,000 |
| AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles | Unrestricted charitable gift | $300,000 |
| NPT Transatlantic | Unrestricted charitable gift | $300,000 |
| Brown University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250,000 |
| Jane Goodall for Wildlife Research | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250,000 |
| Bruce Springsteen Archives at Monmouth University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $125,000 |
| Amazon Frontlines | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| The Aspen | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Climate Cabinet Education | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Support & Feed | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| The Activist Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation (Deployment Gap Model Ed) | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $32,000 |
| City Year Chicago | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Aspen Strategy Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,600 |
| Best Buddies | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Illinois Green Alliance | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Am Shalom | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,950 |
| Achilles International | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Unrestricted charitable gift | $12,000 |
| Zanmi Beni Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $11,011 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps | Unrestricted charitable gift | $11,000 |
| amy krouse rosenthal foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| JAC Education Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Abrams
- Wendy D Abrams
- Terry L Robbins
- Megan Scarsella
Questions people ask
Does Eleven Eleven Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eleven Eleven Foundation give?
$27.6 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Eleven Eleven Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James D Abrams (Co-President), Wendy D Abrams (Co-President), Terry L Robbins (Director) and Megan Scarsella (Executive Director).
What does Eleven Eleven Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.