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Circle of Service Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 364185939  ·  Private foundation

Circle of Service Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $33.4M in grants paid and $600.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,300 individual grants from this funder — $144.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$33.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$600.8M
Total assets
2,300
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Circle of Service Foundation funds

Circle of Service Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), health care, workforce & vocational training.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareWorkforce & Vocational Training

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Circle of Service Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Sinai Health System
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chicago, IL$3.4M2023
Museum of Science and Industry
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chicago, IL$3.1M2022
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
JEWISH COMMUNITY
Chicago, IL$2.5M2023
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
JEWISH COMMUNITY
Chicago, IL$2.2M2020
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$1.7M2024
University of Chicago
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$1.4M2020
Sinai Health System
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chicago, IL$1.3M2022
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
JEWISH COMMUNITY
Peoria, IL$1.3M2024
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
JEWISH COMMUNITY
Champaign, IL$1.2M2022
University of Chicago
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$1.0M2022
Jewish Funders Network
JEWISH COMMUNITY
New York, NY$890K2023
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
JEWISH COMMUNITY
New York, NY$845K2023
Sinai Health System
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Chicago, IL$776K2024
Jewish Funders Network
JEWISH COMMUNITY
New York, NY$685K2024
Jewish Funders Network
JEWISH COMMUNITY
New York, NY$665K2020

Circle of Service Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$33.4M
2022$35.0M
2023$38.7M
2024$37.0M

How to apply for funding from Circle of Service Foundation

From Circle of Service Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DETAILS ON WEB SITE”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at cosfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Circle of Service Foundation

Does Circle of Service Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Circle of Service Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Circle of Service Foundation fund?
Circle of Service Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Sinai Health System, Museum of Science and Industry, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Circle of Service Foundation give in grants?
Circle of Service Foundation reported $33.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $144.0M over 2,300 grants.
Where is Circle of Service Foundation located?
Circle of Service Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364185939.
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About this profile. This page is built from Circle of Service Foundation'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 Circle of Service Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.