Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$17,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$211,499
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $0 | 0 | $23,431 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 2 | $18,188 |
| 2025 | $17,500 | 3 | $211,499 |
How to apply
Roger & Chaz Ebert 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 Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Gene Siskel Film Center | To support the black harvest film festival. | $10,000 |
| Fund for Innovative Tvmedia Burn Archive | To support the documentary project "opening again...at a theater near you". | $5,000 |
| Cinema Femme NFP | To support the cinema femme feminist film festival. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Chaz Ebert
- Sonia Evans
- Eliot S Ephraim
- David M Ephraim
- Raven Evans
Questions people ask
Does Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation give?
$17,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chaz Ebert (President & Director), Sonia Evans (Vice President & Director), Eliot S Ephraim (Secretary & Director) and David M Ephraim (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Roger & Chaz Ebert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.