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Who funds Chicago Books to Women in Prison?

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 455271700

5 private foundations reported grants to Chicago Books to Women in Prison in Chicago, Illinois totaling $15,446 across 5 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The Joyce Foundation, with $15,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Chicago Books to Women in Prison

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Joyce Foundation
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
President's discretionary fund1$15,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$206
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General exempt purpose1$200
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York · 2025
Matching contribution (general operating support)1$30
American Express Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$10

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 Chicago Books to Women in Prison?

The Joyce Foundation, Amazonsmile Foundation, Arthur J Gallagher Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation and American Express Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Chicago Books to Women in Prison get from foundations?

$15,446 in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Joyce Foundation and American Express Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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