Nicor Illinois Community Investment Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nicor Illinois Community Investment Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $525,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$525,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $700,140 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $575,000 | 21 | $19.7 million |
| 2023 | $700,140 | 8 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $525,000 | 5 | $22.2 million |
How to apply
Nicor Illinois Community Investment Inc 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Community Solutions | Impact grant | $100,000 |
| Oai Inc | Impact grant | $100,000 |
| Proactive Community Services | Impact grant | $100,000 |
| Southland Development Authority NFP | Impact grant | $100,000 |
| Think Big Corporation | Impact grant | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tovah McCord
- Wendell Dallas
- Meena Beyers
- James M Gorenz
- Serena Levy
- Michael Guerra
Questions people ask
Does Nicor Illinois Community Investment Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicor Illinois Community Investment Inc give?
$525,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Nicor Illinois Community Investment Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tovah McCord (Executive Director), Wendell Dallas (Board Chair), Meena Beyers (Vice Chair) and James M Gorenz (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.