Grant Thornton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grant Thornton Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $171,301 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $19,060 and the largest $41,450. 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$171,301
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$19,060
- Largest grant$41,450
- Assets$223,570
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2023 was down from $429,661 the year before.
89% of its 2023 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 | $429,661 | 10 | $329,545 |
| 2023 | $171,301 | 10 | $223,570 |
How to apply
Grant Thornton 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 Grant Thornton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $83,506 |
| Arizona | 1 | $41,450 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,320 |
| New York | 2 | $14,375 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,650 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Got This Foundation | General support | $41,450 |
| Israaid | General support | $29,205 |
| Alley-Oop Kids | General support | $27,745 |
| Palestine Childrens's Relief Fund (PCRF) | General support | $26,556 |
| MBC Travelers | General support | $25,320 |
| St John's University | Educational institutional support | $12,800 |
| University of North Texas | Educational institutional support | $10,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Educational institutional support | $1,650 |
| Baruch College | Educational institutional support | $1,575 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Monahan
- Rashada Whitehead
- Seth Siegel
- Danilsa Lopez
- Muhammad Bhayat
- Kevin Zubor
- Joe Donegan
- Leena Patel
Questions people ask
Does Grant Thornton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grant Thornton Foundation give?
$171,301 in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $19,060.
Who runs Grant Thornton Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Mike Monahan (Director/Chairman (Thru 05/2024)), Rashada Whitehead (Director), Seth Siegel (Director) and Danilsa Lopez (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Grant Thornton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.