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Nonprofits / Illinois

Who funds Union of Concerned Scientists?

Chicago, Illinois

6 private foundations reported grants to Union of Concerned Scientists in Chicago, Illinois totaling $26,616 across 6 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Franklin Philanthropic Foundation, with $17,616.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Union of Concerned Scientists

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Unrestricted1$17,616
HCD Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General purposes1$5,000
Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
To aid organization1$2,000
The Kellcie Fund
Illinois · 2025 · accepts applications
All contributions were made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of each organization.1$1,000
Steven & Jacqueline Miller Family Foundation
Ohio · 2024
Science education1$500
Arkes Family Foundation
Illinois · 2024
Exempt purpose of organization1$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.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Union of Concerned Scientists?

Franklin Philanthropic Foundation, HCD Foundation, Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Family Foundation, The Kellcie Fund and Steven & Jacqueline Miller Family Foundation, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Union of Concerned Scientists get from foundations?

$26,616 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 Kellcie Fund says in their filings that they accept applications.

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