Vivo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vivo Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.5 million in 130 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $525,000. 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$10.5 million
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$203 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.7 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.7 million | 129 | $195 million |
| 2024 | $10.5 million | 130 | $203 million |
How to apply
Vivo 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
What Vivo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 99 | $9.7 million |
| New York | 8 | $231,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $207,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $78,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $47,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $13,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $525,000 |
| Chicago Special Projects Group | To further the mission of the donee | $500,000 |
| Sinai Health System | To further the mission of the donee | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | To further the mission of the donee | $410,000 |
| National Louis University | To further the mission of the donee | $350,000 |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Fka Northshore University Healthsystem | To further the mission of the donee | $275,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | To further the mission of the donee | $260,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland | To further the mission of the donee | $257,500 |
| Braven | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Illinois Action for Children | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Youth Guidance | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | To further the mission of the donee | $200,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To further the mission of the donee | $200,000 |
| Bottom Line Chicago | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund (Cpef) | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| Onegoal | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $165,000 |
| Brightpoint Fka Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois DBA Brightpoint | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Chicago Scholars | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Embarc | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Newroot Learning Institute | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Start Early | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Un Learning Space | To further the mission of the donee | $135,565 |
| Chicago State Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $130,000 |
| Corners Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science | To further the mission of the donee | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | To further the mission of the donee | $125,000 |
| Advance Illinois | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Family Focus | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Hope Chicago | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Leading Educators Inc | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| New Moms | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| One Lawndale Childrens Discovery Center | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Teaching Lab | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| The Posse Foundation | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Mills
- Andrew J Mills
Questions people ask
Does Vivo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vivo Foundation give?
$10.5 million in tax year 2024, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Vivo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Mills (Co-Trustee) and Andrew J Mills (Co-Trustee).
What does Vivo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.