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Who funds United Way of Metro Chicago?

Chicago, Illinois

16 private foundations reported grants to United Way of Metro Chicago in Chicago, Illinois totaling $2.1 million across 17 grants in tax years 2021 to 2025. The largest funder was Michael Reese Health Trust, with $1.3 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund United Way of Metro Chicago

All 16 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Michael Reese Health Trust
Illinois · 2021 · accepts applications
Corporate coalition - resiliency network support1$1.3 million
Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc
Georgia · 2024
Community enrichment1$250,000
The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General operating support1$200,000
Builders Vision Foundation
Illinois · 2024
to support its health and social services helpline2$125,000
Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc
Illinois · 2025
Community leadership fellows1$90,000
Mansueto Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General support1$25,000
HCD Foundation
Illinois · 2024
General purposes1$25,000
Madigan Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Charitable purpose1$25,000
James and Catherine Denny Foundation
Illinois · 2024
Unrestricted charitable gift1$25,000
Clayton A Struve Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
To tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. can thrive. United, we're building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region1$25,000
Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation
Illinois · 2025
To support education, income, health and neighborhood network program1$20,000
Lion Rock Charitable Trust
Michigan · 2025
General contribution1$10,000
Randy and Michele Mehrberg Schara Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
General fund1$5,000
Utica National Group Foundation Inc
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
Program services1$1,500
Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Support general operations1$500
Hale Family Foundation Inc
Illinois · 2025
General1$200

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 United Way of Metro Chicago?

Michael Reese Health Trust, Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc, The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation, Builders Vision Foundation and Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Fdn Inc, and 11 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does United Way of Metro Chicago get from foundations?

$2.1 million in 17 reported grants from 16 private foundations in tax years 2021 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Michael Reese Health Trust and Utica National Group Foundation Inc say in their filings that they accept applications.

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