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Nonprofits / Illinois

Who funds The Univeristy of Chicago?

Chicago, Illinois

2 private foundations reported grants to The Univeristy of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois totaling $1.0 million across 2 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Smart Family Foundation of Illinois, with $1.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund The Univeristy of Chicago

All 2 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Smart Family Foundation of Illinois
Illinois · 2024
Cultural, historical & other educational1$1.0 million
Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN
Illinois · 2025
General1$31,386

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 Univeristy of Chicago?

Smart Family Foundation of Illinois and Hulda B & Maurice L Rothschild FDN, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The Univeristy of Chicago get from foundations?

$1.0 million in 2 reported grants from 2 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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