Northern Trust Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Northern Trust Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.3 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $2.7 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$87.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
100% 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 | $2.5 million | 1 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 1 | $81.6 million |
| 2025 | $4.3 million | 9 | $87.9 million |
How to apply
Northern Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $4.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $72,440 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Robert R McCormick Foundation | General support | $2.7 million |
| Commercial Club Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General support | $400,000 |
| The Global Foodbanking Network | General support | $230,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $125,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $63,526 |
| Misericordia Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $8,914 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G O'Grady
- Steven L Fradkin
- Connie L Lindsey
- Kelly M Mannard
- Shana Hayes
- Lauren Allnutt
Questions people ask
Does Northern Trust Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northern Trust Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Northern Trust Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael G O'Grady (Director), Steven L Fradkin (Director), Connie L Lindsey (Director) and Kelly M Mannard (Director/President) among 6 officers and trustees.