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Employees Community Fund

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 831408568  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Employees Community Fund has awarded $24.0M across 976 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Bellwether Housing. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$7.3M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$11.2M
Assets (FY2020)
976
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Employees Community Fund funds

Employees Community Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq RightsLibraries & LiteracyPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationmen boyswomen girls

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bellwether Housing
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$500K2020
Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Lakewood, WA$500K2022
Housing Hope
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Everett, WA$500K2022

How to apply for funding from Employees Community Fund

Employees Community Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at boeing.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Employees Community Fund

Does Employees Community Fund accept grant applications?
Employees Community Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Employees Community Fund fund?
Employees Community Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Bellwether Housing, Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County, Housing Hope. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Employees Community Fund give in grants?
Employees Community Fund reported $7.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.0M over 976 grants.
Where is Employees Community Fund located?
Employees Community Fund is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 831408568.
How can I find foundations similar to Employees Community Fund?
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About this profile. This page is built from Employees Community Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Employees Community Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.