Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation is a private foundation in Rosemont, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.5 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $522,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.5 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$522,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
Fifth Third Chicagoland 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 Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 36 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claretian Associates | Community | $522,000 |
| World Business Chicago | Community | $100,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | Community | $75,000 |
| The Resurrection Project | Community | $50,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Community | $45,000 |
| Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp | Community | $40,000 |
| Dominican University | Education | $40,000 |
| The Thresholds | Community | $40,000 |
| Woodstock Institute | Community | $40,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women | Affordable housing | $35,000 |
| Adler University | Community services | $25,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Community | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Community | $25,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | Community | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Community service | $25,000 |
| Oak Park Regional Housing Center | Affordable housing | $25,000 |
| Chicago Commons | Community | $20,000 |
| City Year Inc | Community service | $20,000 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | Community service | $20,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Affordable housing | $20,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Community | $20,000 |
| South Suburban Pads | Affordable housing | $20,000 |
| The Academy Group | Community | $20,000 |
| Chicago Children's Musuem | Community | $15,000 |
| City Wide Tax Assistance Program (Ladder Up) | Community service | $15,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Community | $15,000 |
| Moose Charities | Community | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago | Community | $15,000 |
| Spanish Coalition for Housing | Housing | $15,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Community | $15,000 |
| The Neighbor Project | Community | $15,000 |
| The Simple Good | Community | $15,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Community services | $10,000 |
| Hammond Development | Community | $10,000 |
| Housing Action Illinois | Affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Instituto del Progresso Latino | Community | $10,000 |
| Enlace Chicago | Community | $7,254 |
| Working Credit NFP | Community | $7,254 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi B Jark
- Michael F Kennedy
- Mark Hoppe
Questions people ask
Does Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2023, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Heidi B Jark (President, Secretary & Director), Michael F Kennedy (Vice President, Treasurer & Director) and Mark Hoppe (Director).
What does Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and education.