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Who funds The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events?

Chicago, Illinois

1 private foundation reported grants to The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in Chicago, Illinois totaling $3.4 million across 1 grant in tax year 2024. The largest funder was The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, with $3.4 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that accept applications

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Foundations that fund The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

All 1 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
To support the chicago monuments project and citywide community-initiated commemorative initiatives and installations1$3.4 million

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 The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events?

The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events get from foundations?

$3.4 million in 1 reported grant from 1 private foundation in tax year 2024. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Andrew W Mellon Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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