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Chicago Cred Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 813130448  ·  Private foundation

Chicago Cred Inc is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $10.5M in annual giving against $16.3M in assets. This page documents the 125 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chicago Cred Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$10.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.3M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chicago Cred Inc funds

Chicago Cred Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (muslim), higher education, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Muslim)Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, youth pop.

black communitiesfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Chicago Community Foundation
General Support
Chicago, IL$3.8M2024
Ccf - Central Investment Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$3.6M2022
Ccf - Central Investment Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$3.6M2023
The Chicago Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$3.6M2020
Youth Peace Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$1.7M2022
Youth Peace Center
General Support
Chicago, IL$1.5M2024
Metropolitan Family Services
General Support
Chicago, IL$1.4M2024
Youth Peace Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$1.2M2020
Youth Peace Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$1.1M2023
Inner-city Muslim Action Network
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$963K2020
New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$957K2020
New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$899K2022
New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
General Support
Chicago, IL$813K2024
I Am Able Center for Family Development Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$806K2020
Northwestern University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Evanston, IL$751K2023

Chicago Cred Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$10.5M
2022$9.7M
2023$9.6M
2024$11.9M

How to apply for funding from Chicago Cred Inc

Chicago Cred 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 chicagocred.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Chicago Cred Inc

Does Chicago Cred Inc accept grant applications?
Chicago Cred 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 Cred Inc fund?
Chicago Cred Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Chicago Community Foundation, Ccf - Central Investment Fund, Ccf - Central Investment Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chicago Cred Inc give in grants?
Chicago Cred Inc reported $10.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.8M over 125 grants.
Where is Chicago Cred Inc located?
Chicago Cred Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813130448.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chicago Cred 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 Cred Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.