Usg Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Usg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $785,944 in 267 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $87,535. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$785,944
- Number of grants267
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$87,535
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $863,883 the year before.
65% 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 | $814,729 | 248 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $863,883 | 286 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $785,944 | 267 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diane Earll 550 W Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60643 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 436-4000 |
| What to submit | A GRANT PROPOSAL IN WRITING IN THE FORM OF A LETTER OUTLINING THE FOLLOWING: - A STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND SUMMARY OF THE NEED OR PROBLEM - REASON WHY THE USG FOUNDATION INC WOULD BE INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSAL - THE AMOUNT OF THE MONETARY REQUEST AND HOW IT WILL BE UESD - A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS 501 c 3 TAX EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE IRS |
| Restrictions | TO RECEIVE A DONATION FROM THE USG FOUNDATION THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH IRS 501c3 TAX EXEMPT STATUS OR A SIMILAR QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: - COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT GRANTS A FOUR YEAR OR HIGHER DEGREE IS LOCATED IN THE U.S. AND IS ACCREDITED. - HOSPITALS HOSPICE AND HEALTH AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY AN APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AND PROVIDE A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. - CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS MUSEUMS ORCHESTRAS LIBRARIES HISTORICAL SOCIETIES PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEMS PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS COMMUNITY CENTERS FOOD PANTRIES ANIMAL SHELTERS FESTIVALS ZOOS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS. |
What Usg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 40 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 95 | $436,032 |
| California | 17 | $50,780 |
| Florida | 9 | $18,676 |
| Michigan | 10 | $18,302 |
| New York | 15 | $17,859 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $16,207 |
| Texas | 9 | $15,521 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $15,150 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $14,556 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $12,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Educational Institutions and Related Activities | $87,535 |
| American Red Cross | Health & Human Services | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Arts Culture and Humanities | $50,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | Community & Civic | $25,000 |
| Lumity | Community & Civic | $25,000 |
| Career Transistions Center of Chicago | Community & Civic | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region | Health & Human Services | $15,000 |
| Manufacturing Institute | Community & Civic | $15,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | Community & Civic | $15,000 |
| South Suburban PADS | Health & Human Services | $15,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Metropolitan Chicago | Community & Civic | $15,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Chicago | Community & Civic | $15,000 |
| Naperville Heritage Society | Arts Culture and Humanities | $10,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Community & Civic | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Community & Civic | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | Health & Human Services | $7,500 |
| Care for Real | Community & Civic | $6,000 |
| 24 Foundation Inc | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Alexas Butterflies of Hope | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Almost Home Animal Shelter | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Alpha Search and Recovery | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Roads to Recovery | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Backpack Club Inc | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Because I Said I Would | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Carlton County Animal Rescue | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Chidlrens Healthcare of Atlanta | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Cisca | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation Partnership Inc | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Drink At The Well | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| ECHO of Brandon Inc | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Eos Therapeutic Riding Center | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Fallen Comrades Post 6073 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Good Hands Plainwell | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| Grandview Foundation Inc | Health & Human Services | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| H O P E of Rainier Oregon | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Apfv Inc | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| New Orleans Baptist Ministries Inc | Community & Civic | $5,000 |
| North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation | Educational Institutions and Related Activities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Earll
- Michele Green
- Sean Ramey
- Jennifer Adams
- Derrick Hutchinson
Questions people ask
Does Usg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Usg Foundation Inc give?
$785,944 in tax year 2025, across 267 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Usg Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Earll (President Director), Michele Green (Director), Sean Ramey (Director) and Jennifer Adams (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Usg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and health.