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Aids Foundation of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363412054  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Aids Foundation of Chicago has awarded $93.7M across 261 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Center for Housing & Health. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$20.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.9M
Total assets
261
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Aids Foundation of Chicago funds

Aids Foundation of Chicago's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Aids Foundation of Chicago, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center for Housing & Health
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$12.5M2024
Center for Housing & Health
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$9.7M2022
Center for Housing & Health
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$9.6M2023
Center for Housing and Health
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$4.4M2020
Hektoen Institute
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$2.2M2018
Hektoen Institute
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$2.1M2020
Hektoen Institute
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$1.7M2022
Hektoen Institute
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$1.7M2023
Hektoen Institute
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$1.6M2024
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$986K2024
University of Chicago
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$984K2020
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$925K2018
Center for Housing and Health
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL$891K2018
Mother and Child Alliance
PROMOTE PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE DEALING WITH HIV/AIDS
Chicago, IL$851K2024
Open Door Clinic
ASSIST AGENCY'S AIDS RELATED PROGRAMS
Elgin, IL$850K2018

Aids Foundation of Chicago giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$11.4M
2020$15.7M
2022$21.6M
2023$21.2M
2024$23.8M

How to apply for funding from Aids Foundation of Chicago

Aids Foundation of Chicago's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at aidschicago.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Aids Foundation of Chicago

Does Aids Foundation of Chicago accept grant applications?
Aids Foundation of Chicago's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Aids Foundation of Chicago fund?
Aids Foundation of Chicago's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Center for Housing & Health, Center for Housing & Health, Center for Housing & Health. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Aids Foundation of Chicago give in grants?
Aids Foundation of Chicago reported $20.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $93.7M over 261 grants.
Where is Aids Foundation of Chicago located?
Aids Foundation of Chicago is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363412054.
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About this profile. This page is built from Aids Foundation of Chicago's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Aids Foundation of Chicago. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.