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Who funds YMCA of Metro Chicago?

Chicago, Illinois

5 private foundations reported grants to YMCA of Metro Chicago in Chicago, Illinois totaling $148,954 across 5 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Ehlert Family Foundation, with $100,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund YMCA of Metro Chicago

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Ehlert Family Foundation
Illinois · 2024
To support community outreach.1$100,000
Westlake Health Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Elmhurst YMCA power up! Family health program1$30,000
Dimatteo Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
Community and family support programs1$15,000
George Family Foundation
Minnesota · 2024
Supplemental grant for true north leadership program at 14401$3,850
Gavlin Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
General assistance1$104

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 YMCA of Metro Chicago?

The Ehlert Family Foundation, Westlake Health Foundation, Dimatteo Family Foundation, George Family Foundation and Gavlin Family Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does YMCA of Metro Chicago get from foundations?

$148,954 in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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