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Who funds Junior League of Chicago?

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362195474

7 private foundations reported grants to Junior League of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois totaling $7,668 across 7 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Shea Family Foundation Inc, with $2,215.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Junior League of Chicago

All 7 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Shea Family Foundation Inc
Illinois · 2024
General operation1$2,215
Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation
Illinois · 2024
Unrestricted1$2,000
Noonmark Foundation
Iowa · 2024 · accepts applications
Community service1$1,071
Reed Family Foundation Inc
Wisconsin · 2025
General1$1,000
Ancona Family Foundation
Illinois · 2024
Grant to Public Charity1$715
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$467
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York · 2025
Matching contribution (general operating support)1$200

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 Junior League of Chicago?

Shea Family Foundation Inc, Alben F & Clara G Bates Foundation, Noonmark Foundation, Reed Family Foundation Inc and Ancona Family Foundation, and 2 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Junior League of Chicago get from foundations?

$7,668 in 7 reported grants from 7 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Noonmark Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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