Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $21.5 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $4,476 and the largest $17.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21.5 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$4,476
- Largest grant$17.8 million
- Assets$62.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15.4 million the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 | $17.7 million | 85 | $43.1 million |
| 2024 | $15.4 million | 99 | $46.9 million |
| 2025 | $21.5 million | 47 | $62.9 million |
How to apply
Imc Chicago Charitable 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 Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $75,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 2 | $17.8 million |
| California | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Illinois | 24 | $725,764 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $48,559 |
| New York | 5 | $27,308 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,328 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $5,278 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Distributed to public charities via benevity grants platform | $17.8 million |
| Room to Read | Education | $2.8 million |
| University of Chicago | General support | $500,000 |
| Mundo de Talentos Asociacion | General support | $75,000 |
| Small Moves Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $45,729 |
| Small Grants and Assistance | General support | $27,971 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Education | $14,569 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General support | $13,000 |
| Special Childrens Charities | General support | $12,715 |
| Pencils of Promise | General support | $11,930 |
| Project Vision | General support | $10,454 |
| Bernies Book Bank | General support | $9,039 |
| The First Tee of Chicago Foundation | General support | $8,252 |
| The Anticruelty Society | General support | $6,954 |
| Team Bright Side Inc | General support | $6,702 |
| Endure to Cure Cancer Foundation | General support | $6,530 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | General support | $5,150 |
| Baps Charities | General support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Blood Cancer United | General support | $5,000 |
| Marquette University | General support | $5,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General support | $4,476 |
| T4YOUTH NFP | General support | $4,400 |
| New York Road Runners | General support | $4,331 |
| Urban Initiatives | General support | $4,204 |
| The Global Orphan Project | General support | $4,110 |
| Nourishing Hope | General support | $3,806 |
| March of Dimes | General support | $3,708 |
| Autism Science Foundation | General support | $3,547 |
| Danafarber Cancer Institute | General support | $3,090 |
| Childrens Oncology Services | General support | $2,999 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | General support | $2,847 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General support | $2,830 |
| Camp Kesem | General support | $2,806 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | General support | $2,736 |
| Lambs Farm | General support | $2,729 |
| Back on My Feet | General support | $2,678 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors | General support | $2,620 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Wiersma
- Adam Arents
- Osias Lilian
- Robert Lev
- Andrew Larsen
- Paul Jiganti
- Sundeep Khiani
- Andrew Stevens
- Christine Hansen
Questions people ask
Does Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation give?
$21.5 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $4,476.
Who runs Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Wiersma (Director Foundation Manager), Adam Arents (Vice President), Osias Lilian (Treasurer Director) and Robert Lev (Assistant Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Imc Chicago Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.