Circle of Service Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 364185939 · Private foundation
Circle of Service Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinai Health System COMMUNITY SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $3.4M | 2023 |
| Museum of Science and Industry COMMUNITY SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $3.1M | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago JEWISH COMMUNITY | Chicago, IL | $2.5M | 2023 |
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:
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. Example recipients include Sinai Health System, Museum of Science and Industry, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Circle of Service Foundation give in grants?
- Circle of Service Foundation reported $33.4M in grants in an indexed 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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