Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362488355 · Private foundation
Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2025) reports $1.1M in annual giving against $24.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 230 grants for Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation funds
Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugee One (formerly Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries) For the Wellness Program for Refugee Youth, which addresses the mental health needs of youth in Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood. Youth, ag | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Health For General Operating Support of this free health care center which provides uninsured and low-income individuals in Chicago with primary, d | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Connections for the Homeless For General Operating Support. Programs and services include eviction prevention, daytime drop-in centers, shelter, housing, advocacy, and e | Evanston, IL | $20K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation
From Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at blowitzridgeway.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation
- Does Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation fund?
- Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Refugee One (formerly Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries), Community Health, Connections for the Homeless. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation give in grants?
- Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 230 grants.
- Where is Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation located?
- Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362488355.
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