Bears Care
Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 203902715 · Private foundation
Bears Care is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $1.0M in assets. This page documents the 74 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Bears Care — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Bears Care funds
Bears Care's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education, k-12 education, mental health, sports & recreation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, hispanic communities, veterans, women girls.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bears Care, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $768K | 2019 |
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $741K | 2023 |
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $695K | 2022 |
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $636K | 2017 |
| Youth and Family (see Attachment) | — | $560K | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical Center TO SUPPORT THE ROAD HOME PROGRAM: THE NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT RUSH | Chicago, IL | $520K | 2024 |
| Youth and Family (see Attachment) | — | $478K | 2022 |
| Education (see Attachment) | — | $476K | 2022 |
| Education (see Attachment) | — | $460K | 2023 |
| Education (see Attachment) | — | $441K | 2019 |
| Youth and Family (see Attachment) | — | $440K | 2019 |
| Youth and Family (see Attachment) | — | $440K | 2020 |
| Education (see Attachment) | — | $432K | 2017 |
| Athletics (see Attachment) | — | $416K | 2022 |
| Education (see Attachment) | — | $373K | 2020 |
Bears Care giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Bears Care
Bears Care'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 chicagobears.com/community/bearscare.asp.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Bears Care
- Does Bears Care accept grant applications?
- Bears Care'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 Bears Care fund?
- Bears Care's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Other (see Attachment), Other (see Attachment), Other (see Attachment). Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Bears Care give in grants?
- Bears Care reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.1M over 74 grants.
- Where is Bears Care located?
- Bears Care is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203902715.
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