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Chicago Beyond Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 475610834  ·  Private foundation

Chicago Beyond Inc is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.3M in annual giving against $1.1M in assets. This page documents the 120 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chicago Beyond Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.1M
Total assets
120
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chicago Beyond Inc funds

Chicago Beyond Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, justice involved, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenjustice involvedyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chicago Beyond Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Resist Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$1.8M2023
Youth Advocate Programs
Provide young Chicagoans with neighborhood-based mentor-advocates
Chicago, IL$1.7M2018
Youth Advocate Programs
Provide young Chicagoans with neighborhood-based mentor-advocates
Chicago, IL$1.6M2020
Onegoal
College program for underserved students
Chicago, IL$1.6M2018
Children First Fund Chicago Public Schools Founda
Auditorium project
Chicago, IL$1.5M2018
Chicago South Side Birth Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Glenwood, IL$1.5M2024
Resist Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boston, MA$1.4M2024
Life After Justice Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$1.2M2023
Chicago Cred
Covid-19 Relief. Reduction of gun violence in chicago
Chicago, IL$1.1M2020
Life After Justice Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$1.0M2024
Elephant Circle
GENERAL SUPPORT
Palisade, CO$969K2024
Saga Innovations
Tutor Program
Newton, MA$770K2018
Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Provide community-based holistic legal and social services to minors and emerging adults at every step of the juvenile and adult criminal ju
Chicago, IL$763K2020
Chicago Cred
Reduction of gun violence in Chicago
Chicago, IL$760K2018
Inner City Muslim Action Network
Covid-19 relief. To foster health, wellness, and healing in the inner-city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operat
Chicago, IL$758K2020

Chicago Beyond Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$9.0M
2020$5.3M
2023$10.5M
2024$9.9M

How to apply for funding from Chicago Beyond Inc

Chicago Beyond Inc'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 chicagobeyond.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago Beyond Inc

Does Chicago Beyond Inc accept grant applications?
Chicago Beyond Inc'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 Chicago Beyond Inc fund?
Chicago Beyond Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Resist Inc, Youth Advocate Programs, Youth Advocate Programs. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chicago Beyond Inc give in grants?
Chicago Beyond Inc reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.7M over 120 grants.
Where is Chicago Beyond Inc located?
Chicago Beyond Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 475610834.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chicago Beyond Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chicago Beyond Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.