Alphawood Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363805338 · Private foundation
Alphawood Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $6.6M in grants paid and $106.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 627 individual grants from this funder — $44.2M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Alphawood Foundation funds
Alphawood Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people, low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama Foundation SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER IN CHICAGO, IL | Chicago, IL | $7.5M | 2022 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture PUBLICATION SUPPORT FOR THE LIFE & WORK OF A CITY BUILDER, SUPPORT FOR LEVEL II ARBORETUM | Chicago, IL | $2.1M | 2024 |
| Howard Brown Health Center GENERAL OPERATIONS, CAPITAL GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HALSTED CLINIC | Chicago, IL | $1.1M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Alphawood Foundation
Alphawood Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at alphawoodfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Alphawood Foundation
- Does Alphawood Foundation accept grant applications?
- Alphawood Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Alphawood Foundation fund?
- Alphawood Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Barack Obama Foundation, Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture, Howard Brown Health Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Alphawood Foundation give in grants?
- Alphawood Foundation reported $6.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $44.2M over 627 grants.
- Where is Alphawood Foundation located?
- Alphawood Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363805338.
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