Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation
Winnetka, Illinois · EIN 363375377 · Private foundation
Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.4M in annual giving against $2.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 342 grants for Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation funds
Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation's IRS filings do not carry a single dominant program area — its grants span a range of nonprofit organizations. The grant examples below illustrate what it has funded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra TWO CIVIC CENTENNIAL PERFORMANCES (SEPT. 2018 AND APRIL 2019) AND TO SUPPORT CIVIC SEASON SPONSORSHIP | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2018 |
| Art Institute of Chicago SOLE SPONORSHIP OF PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION CATALOGUE | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2018 |
| Northwestern University- School of Music multi year $45K Winter Cham. Mus., $120 Dover Quartet Residency | Evanston, IL | $165K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation
From Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation
- Does Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation fund?
- Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation's grants focus on a range of charitable causes. Example recipients include Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Art Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University- School of Music. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation give in grants?
- Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.1M over 342 grants.
- Where is Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation located?
- Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation is based in Winnetka, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363375377.
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