Who funds Teach for America?
20 private foundations reported grants to Teach for America in Chicago, Illinois totaling $1.5 million across 26 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, with $500,000.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders20
- Grants reported26
- Total received$1.5 million
- Funders taking applications5
Funders of Teach for America that accept applications
If your organization does similar work, these foundations are prospects: they already fund work like Teach for America's and say in their IRS filings that they accept applications.
Foundations that fund Teach for America
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | General operating | 1 | $500,000 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | Education | 2 | $200,000 |
| Malott Family Foundation | Community | 1 | $150,000 |
| D and R Charitable Fund | Civic & social | 1 | $125,000 |
| Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation | In support of organization's mission | 1 | $100,000 |
| Finnegan Family Foundation | Chicago program | 1 | $100,000 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Education | 1 | $80,000 |
| Sacks Family Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | 1 | $75,000 |
| AbbVie Foundation | General Mission Support | 1 | $50,000 |
| Technical Foundation of America | Support for edcuators in tech. | 6 | $30,826 |
| Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation | Annual gift - general fund | 1 | $25,000 |
| The Vitale Family Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $25,000 |
| Madigan Family Foundation | Charitable purpose | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arkes Family Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | 1 | $20,000 |
| Reynolds Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $15,000 |
| Red Bird Hollow Foundation | Charitable | 1 | $10,000 |
| Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | 1 | $10,000 |
| CMB Foundation | Educational | 1 | $5,000 |
| David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Charitable Purposes | 1 | $4,000 |
| The Hale Foundation | Operating funds | 1 | $1,000 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Teach for America 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 Teach for America?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, Circle of Service Foundation, Malott Family Foundation, D and R Charitable Fund and Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation, and 15 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Teach for America get from foundations?
$1.5 million in 26 reported grants from 20 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, Circle of Service Foundation, Polk Bros Foundation Inc, Technical Foundation of America and David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund say in their filings that they accept applications.