Encourage Inc
Preselected recipients only
Encourage Inc is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.0 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $882,500 and the largest $4.0 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$9.0 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$882,500
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$40.7 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $610,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $610,000 | 3 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 7 | $40.7 million |
How to apply
Encourage Inc 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 Encourage Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Florida | 5 | $2.5 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | To support public charities in the future | $4.0 million |
| Connection for the Homeless | To support general operation | $2.5 million |
| Lake Wales Care Center | To establish the poitras family fund for housing and literacy | $1.0 million |
| Anchor House Services Inc | To support general operation, medical-related expenses and transition to success program | $882,500 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Church | To support general operation and building/site maintenance | $378,028 |
| Anchor House Inc of Polk County | To support general operation. | $125,000 |
| Diocese of Central Florida | St. Albans loan payoff (st. As borrowed $ for roof repair) | $123,308 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie J Fleps
- Daryl M Carter
- Jill Freeman
- Jennifer Caracappa
Questions people ask
Does Encourage Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Encourage Inc give?
$9.0 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $882,500.
Who runs Encourage Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie J Fleps (President), Daryl M Carter (Vice President), Jill Freeman (Treasurer) and Jennifer Caracappa (Secretary).
What does Encourage Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and faith communities.