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Who funds ACLU Foundation?

Chicago, Illinois

3 private foundations reported grants to ACLU Foundation in Chicago, Illinois totaling $35,500 across 3 grants in tax year 2025. The largest funder was Mary and Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation, with $15,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund ACLU Foundation

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Mary and Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted1$15,000
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted1$11,000
Modestus Bauer Foundation
Illinois · 2025
General charitable use1$9,500

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds ACLU Foundation?

Mary and Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation, Franklin Philanthropic Foundation and Modestus Bauer Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does ACLU Foundation get from foundations?

$35,500 in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax year 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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