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Nonprofits / Illinois

Who funds Columbia College?

Chicago, Illinois

6 private foundations reported grants to Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois totaling $77,288 across 6 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Metzner Family Foundation, with $22,600.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Columbia College

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Metzner Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted charitable contribution1$22,600
Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
Education1$17,688
The Renaissance Foundation
Oregon · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$15,000
The Andrew J Kuehn Jr Foundation
California · 2025
Art education1$15,000
Weaver Family Private Foundation
California · 2025
Educational support1$5,000
V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
Kentucky · 2024 · accepts applications
Unrestricted1$2,000

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 Columbia College?

Metzner Family Foundation, Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund, The Renaissance Foundation, The Andrew J Kuehn Jr Foundation and Weaver Family Private Foundation, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Columbia College get from foundations?

$77,288 in 6 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund, The Renaissance Foundation and V V Cooke Foundation Corporation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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