Susan Crown Exchange Inc
Preselected recipients only
Susan Crown Exchange Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 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$5.4 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $5.8 million | 45 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 43 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Susan Crown Exchange 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.
What Susan Crown Exchange Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $934,400 |
| Illinois | 11 | $650,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $460,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $374,955 |
| Virginia | 2 | $325,000 |
| New York | 6 | $190,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $110,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $79,425 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Public charity | $1.0 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Public charity | $1.0 million |
| Center for Healing & Justice Through Sports | Public charity | $500,000 |
| Common Sense Media | Public charity | $500,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Public charity | $374,955 |
| Hopelab Foundation Inc | Public charity | $219,400 |
| Denver Film | Public charity | $200,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Public charity | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Public charity | $175,889 |
| Nrpa | Public charity | $175,000 |
| American Institutes for Research | Public charity | $150,000 |
| Usopf | Public charity | $125,000 |
| Little League | Public charity | $100,000 |
| The Joan Ganz Cooney Center | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Girls on the Run International | Public charity | $79,425 |
| Casel | Public charity | $75,000 |
| US Weightlifting | Public charity | $75,000 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | Public charity | $60,000 |
| Laureus Sport for Good Foundation | Public charity | $50,000 |
| US Soccer Foundation | Public charity | $50,000 |
| National Public Education Support Fund | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Ameelio Inc | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Array Education | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Center for Effective Philanthropy | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Cetro Sanar | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Fred Rogers Productions | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Give US the Floor | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Inseparable Inc | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Ladder Up | Public charity | $10,000 |
| New America Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Open to Debate Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Prison Journalism Project Inc | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Rockerfeller Philanthropic Advisors | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Share Our Spare | Public charity | $10,000 |
| The Night Minstry | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Three Gees Workshop Corp | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Working Credit | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Dollar for | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Gardeneers | Public charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Crown
- William C Kunkler III
- Eli Evans
- Paul Jansen
- Martha Minow
- Jennifer Jacoby Hurd
Questions people ask
Does Susan Crown Exchange Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susan Crown Exchange Inc give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Susan Crown Exchange Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Crown (President), William C Kunkler III (Treasurer/Secretary), Eli Evans (Trustee) and Paul Jansen (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Susan Crown Exchange Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.