First Bank Chicago Foundation
Accepts applications
First Bank Chicago Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $451,856 in 144 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $34,690. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$451,856
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$34,690
- Assets$16,784
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $429,447 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $429,447 | 142 | $16,060 |
| 2024 | $451,856 | 144 | $16,784 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jill Takiff Hirsch 1835 First Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 835-6500 |
| Restrictions | Contributions are made to exempt charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations. |
What First Bank Chicago Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 140 | $442,606 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $6,250 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | General operating support | $34,690 |
| Harper College Educational Foundation | General operating support | $29,050 |
| Il Holocaust Museum and Education Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | General operating support | $21,250 |
| Honest Game Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| District 112 Education Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General operating support | $11,250 |
| Salt Service and Learning Together | General operating support | $10,750 |
| Josselyn Center | General operating support | $10,550 |
| The Ark | General operating support | $10,050 |
| Family Focus | General operating support | $10,000 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Skokie Community Foundation | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Niles Township Food Pantry | General operating support | $5,750 |
| North Suburban YMCA | General operating support | $5,750 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | General operating support | $5,500 |
| The Douglas Center | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Earth Paint | General operating support | $5,273 |
| Aspire of Illinois | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Investment Corp | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Renew Communities NFP | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Northbrook | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Total LINK2 Community | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts | General operating support | $3,750 |
| Hunger Resource Network | General operating support | $3,712 |
| Journey's | General operating support | $3,700 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | General operating support | $3,500 |
| A Safe Place | General operating support | $3,300 |
| Highland Park Community Nursery School | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Pads Lake County | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Parks Foundation of Highland Park | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Center for Advancing Domestic Peace | General operating support | $3,000 |
| For Autistic Kids | General operating support | $2,850 |
| Allies for Community Business | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Takiff Hirsh
- Randy Green
Questions people ask
Does First Bank Chicago Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does First Bank Chicago Foundation give?
$451,856 in tax year 2024, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs First Bank Chicago Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Takiff Hirsh (Director) and Randy Green (Officer).
What does First Bank Chicago Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.