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Who funds Renaissance Society?

Chicago, Illinois

6 private foundations reported grants to Renaissance Society in Chicago, Illinois totaling $52,500 across 6 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Edlis - Neeson Foundation NFP, with $25,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Renaissance Society

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Edlis - Neeson Foundation NFP
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted1$25,000
John R Halligan Charitable Fund
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted for general use of charity1$13,000
Metzner Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted charitable contribution1$11,000
The Orbit Fund
Illinois · 2024 · accepts applications
Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted1$2,500
Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn
Illinois · 2025
general operating1$500
Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc
Illinois · 2025
Educational1$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.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to Renaissance Society gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Chicago. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds Renaissance Society?

Edlis - Neeson Foundation NFP, John R Halligan Charitable Fund, Metzner Family Foundation, The Orbit Fund and Jack & Sandra Guthman Fdn, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Renaissance Society get from foundations?

$52,500 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?

The Orbit Fund says in their filings that they accept applications.

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