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Enlace Chicago

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363727669  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Enlace Chicago has awarded $2.5M across 71 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to New Life Center of Chicagoland. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$663K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.7M
Total assets
71
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Enlace Chicago funds

Enlace Chicago's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, health care, youth development.

Community ImprovementHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Life Center of Chicagoland
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$289K2020
New Life Center of ChicagoChicago, IL$109K2025
New Life Center of Chicago
Violence prevention programming
Chicago, IL$103K2023
Latinos Prgresando
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$93K2022
Telpochcalli Community Education Project
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$64K2021
Universidad Popular
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$64K2021
Telpochcalli Community Education Project
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$64K2020
Erie Neighborhood House
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$62K2021
Universidad Popular
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$57K2020
Telpochcalli Community
Violence prevention programming
Chicago, IL$39K2023
Universidad Popular
Violence prevention programming
Chicago, IL$38K2023
Telpochcalli Community Education Project
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$37K2022
Beyond the Ball
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$37K2018
Telpochcalli Community Education
VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES IN LITTLE VILLAGE
Chicago, IL$37K2018
Community Activism Lawyers Alliance
Violence Prevention programming and services in Little Village
Chicago, IL$36K2017

Enlace Chicago giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$264K
2018$275K
2020$659K
2021$380K
2022$316K
2023$261K
2025$304K

How to apply for funding from Enlace Chicago

Enlace Chicago'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 enlacechicago.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Enlace Chicago

Does Enlace Chicago accept grant applications?
Enlace Chicago'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 Enlace Chicago fund?
Enlace Chicago's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include New Life Center of Chicagoland, New Life Center of Chicago, New Life Center of Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Enlace Chicago give in grants?
Enlace Chicago reported $663K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 71 grants.
Where is Enlace Chicago located?
Enlace Chicago is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363727669.
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About this profile. This page is built from Enlace Chicago'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 Enlace Chicago. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.