Field Foundation of Illinois
Accepts applications
Field Foundation of Illinois is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 299 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.8 million
- Number of grants299
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$63.0 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.8 million the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.4 million | 165 | $60.7 million |
| 2023 | $9.8 million | 268 | $61.2 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 299 | $63.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Murray 200 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 831-0910 |
| What to submit | https://www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=fieldfoundation |
| Deadlines | https://fieldfoundation.org/how-to-apply/submission-process/ |
| Restrictions | https://fieldfoundation.org/generalguidelines/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Field Foundation of Illinois funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 293 | $10.7 million |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Northwestern Illinois | Project - funding for a specific project or program | $1.2 million |
| United Way of Champaign County | Project - funding for a specific project or program | $556,440 |
| Sicf Southern Illinois Community Foundation | Project - funding for a specific project or program | $430,444 |
| United Way of Central Illinois | Project - funding for a specific project or program | $346,135 |
| 10 Individuals - Details Upon Reque | Leaders for new chicago | $250,000 |
| Half Step | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $200,000 |
| Alt Space Chicago | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $100,000 |
| True Star Foundation | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $100,000 |
| Enrich Chicago | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $100,000 |
| Uprising Theater | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $100,000 |
| Mitchell Museum of the American Indian | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $75,000 |
| Prison Neighborhood Arts Project | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $75,000 |
| Chicago Artists Coalition | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $75,000 |
| D-Composed Gives | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $75,000 |
| Definition Theatre Company | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $75,000 |
| Alternative Newsweekly Foundation | Capacity - funding to increase to the organization's capabilities or effectiveness | $75,000 |
| Investigative Project on Race and Equity | Capacity - funding to increase to the organization's capabilities or effectiveness | $75,000 |
| South Side Weekly NFP | Capacity - funding to increase to the organization's capabilities or effectiveness | $75,000 |
| Borderless Magazine NFP | Capacity - funding to increase to the organization's capabilities or effectiveness | $75,000 |
| Eta Creative Arts Foundation | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Floating Museum | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Joel Hall Dancers & Center | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Kuumba Lynx | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Muntu Dance Theatre | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Musical Arts Institute | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| South Side Community Art Center | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Firebird Community Arts | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Mezcla Media Collective | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| 18th Street Casa de Cultura | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| American Indian Center Inc | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Artists Cooperative Residency and Exhibitions Project | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Elastic Arts Foundation | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Green Star Movement NFP | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Muddy Waters Mojo Museum | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Land of Lincolnpress Forward | Project - funding for a specific project or program | $50,000 |
| Independent Film Alliance | Capacity - funding to increase to the organization's capabilities or effectiveness for fiscally sponsored fertile ground factory llc | $50,000 |
| Organized Communities Against Deportations | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Allied Media Projects FS for Airgo | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
| Americas Media Initiative NFP | Operating - funding for ongoing operations of the organization | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Aguilar
- Gloria Castillo
- Daniel O Ash
- Sarah M Linsley
- Lyle Logan
- Mark Murray
- F Oliver Nicklin
- Rita A Fry
- Stephanie Field Harris
- Jamee Field Kane
- Cathy J Cohen
- Lisa Yun Lee
- Marshall Field V
- Dr Nicholas Pearce
Questions people ask
Does Field Foundation of Illinois accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://fieldfoundation.org/how-to-apply/submission-process/.
How much does Field Foundation of Illinois give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 299 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Field Foundation of Illinois?
Its 2024 filing lists Joe Aguilar (Board Chair), Gloria Castillo (Vice Chair), Daniel O Ash (President) and Sarah M Linsley (Secretary - Part Year) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Field Foundation of Illinois fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and community development.