Equity Residential Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Equity Residential Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,900 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$162,900
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,500 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $150,360 | 12 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $154,500 | 16 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $162,900 | 14 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Equity Residential 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 Equity Residential Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $60,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing California | Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing | $40,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | Contribution to support the organization's Center for Leadership Excellence that provides a comprehensive, supportive program that fosters leadership development, industry knowledge, and career readiness | $25,000 |
| Innovation Network for Communities | Contribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan) | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School | Contribution to support education and programs dedicated to providing real-world work experiences to underserved youth in Chicago | $15,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | Contribution to support programs dedicated to providing training, corporate internships, and professional mentorship to high school students in Chicago | $15,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| Emergency Network Los Angeles Inc | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Contribution to support the Texas Hill Country flood victims | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Contribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer | $5,000 |
| Cameron Boyce Foundation | Contribution to support research, education, and building of awareness dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy | $2,500 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing | $2,500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Contribution to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $2,500 |
| Common Pantry | Contribution to support families seeking emergency food | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott J Fenster
- Claudio O Moreno
- Mark J Parrell
- Marty McKenna
- Robert Garechana
- Christopher A Maher
- Collin Glancy
- Bret D McLeod
Questions people ask
Does Equity Residential Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Equity Residential Foundation give?
$162,900 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Equity Residential Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott J Fenster (Director), Claudio O Moreno (VP / Treasurer), Mark J Parrell (President/Director) and Marty McKenna (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Equity Residential Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and disability.