The Richard H Driehaus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.6 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $17.1 million and the largest $17.1 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$14.6 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$17.1 million
- Largest grant$17.1 million
- Assets$387 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16.6 million | 1 | $364 million |
| 2024 | $14.6 million | 1 | $387 million |
How to apply
The Richard H Driehaus 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $17.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Detail | See attached detail | $17.1 million |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Mellin
- Elizabeth Driehaus
- Chris Mellin
- Anne Lazar
- John Chandler
- Ernest Wong
- Michael Lykoudis
- Lynn Osmond
- Maurice Cox
Questions people ask
Does The Richard H Driehaus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richard H Driehaus Foundation give?
$14.6 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $17.1 million.
Who runs The Richard H Driehaus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dorothy Mellin (Director / Vice President), Elizabeth Driehaus (Director / Treasurer), Chris Mellin (Director / Secretary) and Anne Lazar (Executive Director/President) among 9 officers and trustees.