Bill Nygren Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363987600 · Private foundation
Bill Nygren Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $897K in grants paid and $11.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 177 individual grants from this funder — $6.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Bill Nygren Foundation funds
Bill Nygren Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Urban Labs UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $350K | 2022 |
| The American Fund for Charities UNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $236K | 2018 |
| American Fund for Charities (afc) UNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $223K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Bill Nygren Foundation
Bill Nygren 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Bill Nygren Foundation
- Does Bill Nygren Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bill Nygren 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 Bill Nygren Foundation fund?
- Bill Nygren Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include University of Chicago Urban Labs, The American Fund for Charities, American Fund for Charities (afc). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bill Nygren Foundation give in grants?
- Bill Nygren Foundation reported $897K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 177 grants.
- Where is Bill Nygren Foundation located?
- Bill Nygren Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363987600.
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