Bears Care
Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 203902715 · Private foundation
Bears Care is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in annual giving against $1.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 74 grants for Bears Care. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $768K | 2019 |
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $741K | 2023 |
| Other (see Attachment) | — | $695K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Bears Care
Bears Care'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 chicagobears.com/community/bearscare.asp.
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Frequently asked questions about Bears Care
- Does Bears Care accept grant applications?
- Bears Care'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 Bears Care fund?
- Bears Care's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include Other (see Attachment). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bears Care give in grants?
- Bears Care reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed 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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Bears Care?
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