Exelon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Exelon Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.9 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $4.6 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$14.9 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$4.6 million
- Assets$121 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.0 million the year before.
88% 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 | $11.0 million | 25 | $122 million |
| 2024 | $14.9 million | 34 | $121 million |
How to apply
Exelon 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 Exelon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $4.7 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Illinois | 8 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $1.1 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $399,545 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $260,000 |
| New York | 2 | $255,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-List Available Upon Request | General | $4.6 million |
| National Energy Education Development Project (Need) | Stem leadership academy | $2.6 million |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation | General | $1.0 million |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Climate change exhibition | $1.0 million |
| National Energy Education Development Project (Need) | Esp and scholarship programs | $940,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Bright futures scholarship | $399,545 |
| Institute of International Education | Exelon foundation global STEM perspectives program | $250,000 |
| Current Innovation NFP | Blue economy programs | $150,000 |
| Drexel University | Community connections grant: drexel slams mcmichael school initiative | $150,000 |
| Fund for the School District of Philadelphia | Community connections grant: create plan program | $100,000 |
| Rowan College Foundation | Community connections grant: ace-celerate! A STEM and energy experience | $100,000 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Foundation | Community connections grant: energy careers program | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Delaware | Community connections grant: financetown and biztown | $25,000 |
| Aclamo (Accion Communal Latino Americano de Montgomery County) | General | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - National Capital Area Chapter | General | $5,000 |
| Business Arts STEM Excellence (Dupage County Act-So) | General | $5,000 |
| Caroline North Little League | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Roundup | General | $5,000 |
| Dream Academy Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry (Eyfp) | General | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library | General | $5,000 |
| Funds 4 Firefighters | General | $5,000 |
| Hoop Dreams Live-Learn-Hoop Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Housing Forward | General | $5,000 |
| Invisible Bookbag | General | $5,000 |
| Joy to the Child - Teen Aviation of NJ | General | $5,000 |
| Little League Baseball Inc (Elkton Community Little League) | General | $5,000 |
| Mission Trip Birdsboro & Beyond (MTBB) | General | $5,000 |
| Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Pilipino American Association of Delaware (Paad) | General | $5,000 |
| Rich-Restoring Inner City Hope Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $5,000 |
| Tuckahoe Equestrian Center | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aaron Koos
- Amy Best
- Calvin Butler
- Carim Khouzami
- Colette Honorable
- Dave Velazquez
- Denise Galambos
- Douglas J Brown
- Elizabeth Hensen
- Gayle Littleton
- Gil Quiniones
- J Tyler Anthony
- Jeanne Jones
- Jessica Hart
- Marjorie Rodgers-Cheshire
Questions people ask
Does Exelon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Exelon Foundation give?
$14.9 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Exelon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Aaron Koos (Vice President/Director), Amy Best (Director), Calvin Butler (Chairman/Director) and Carim Khouzami (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Exelon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.