Well Told Grants

Nonprofits / Illinois

Who funds Chicago Public Library?

Chicago, Illinois

3 private foundations reported grants to Chicago Public Library in Chicago, Illinois totaling $6,000 across 3 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation, with $3,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Chicago Public Library

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation
Texas · 2025
General support1$3,000
Sieg Dunlap Foundation
Michigan · 2025
Education1$2,000
The Head Family Foundation
Minnesota · 2024
General support1$1,000

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.

Using this list

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Questions people ask

Who funds Chicago Public Library?

Alka & Ajay Gupta aka Indus Cares Foundation, Sieg Dunlap Foundation and The Head Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Chicago Public Library get from foundations?

$6,000 in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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