Mansueto Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mansueto Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.8 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.8 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$65.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11.3 million the year before.
31% 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 | $11.3 million | 57 | $57.1 million |
| 2024 | $9.8 million | 51 | $65.1 million |
How to apply
Mansueto 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 Mansueto Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $86,709 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 33 | $6.6 million |
| Florida | 2 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 4 | $815,466 |
| Virginia | 2 | $548,427 |
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $106,798 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $88,138 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $2.0 million |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | General support | $2.0 million |
| Wbezchicago Public Media | General support | $1.0 million |
| Teach for America Inc | General support | $700,000 |
| Illinois Policy Instituate | General support | $600,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| North Austin Community Center | General support | $500,000 |
| Meedan Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Better Government Association | General support | $200,000 |
| College Possible | General support | $150,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | General support | $112,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $100,000 |
| Change Illinois | General support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Fire Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $100,000 |
| Munster Education Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago | General support | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | General support | $88,138 |
| Uk Online Giving Foundation | General support | $86,709 |
| After School Matters | General support | $75,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $70,374 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Mathmatics and Science Academy | General support | $50,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Depaul College Prep Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $50,000 |
| Start Early (Fka Ounce of Prevention Fund) | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $48,427 |
| Francis W Parker School | General support | $35,000 |
| High Jump | General support | $35,000 |
| Openlands | General support | $25,798 |
| Azira Michael Youth Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Braven | General support | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | General support | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Onegoal | General support | $25,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | General support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago Inc | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Mansueto
- Rika Yoshida
Questions people ask
Does Mansueto Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mansueto Foundation give?
$9.8 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Mansueto Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph D Mansueto (President/Chairman) and Rika Yoshida (Vice-President/Director).
What does Mansueto Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and youth programs.