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Exelon Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 830499473  ·  Private foundation

Exelon Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $12.6M in annual giving against $110.7M in assets. This page documents the 138 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Exelon Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$12.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$110.7M
Total assets
138
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Exelon Foundation funds

Exelon Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, higher education, youth development.

Environment & ConservationHigher EducationYouth Development

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Exelon Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request
GENERAL
East Windsor, NJ$6.9M2020
Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request
GENERAL
East Windsor, NJ$5.9M2022
Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request
GENERAL
East Windsor, NJ$4.6M2024
Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request
GENERAL
East Windsor, NJ$4.3M2023
National Energy Education Development Project (need)
STEM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Manassas, VA$2.6M2024
National Energy Education Development Project (need)
ACADEMY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, ESP PROGAM AND SCHOLARS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Manassas, VA$2.6M2023
Museum of Science & Industry
CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBITION AND GREEN LAB GRANTS PROGRAM ($1M EACH)
Chicago, IL$2.0M2023
Museum of Science & Industry
HUMAN/NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$2.0M2022
National Energy Education Development Project (need)
MIDDLE SCHOOL ENERGY - EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Manassas, VA$1.7M2022
United Negro College Fund Scholarship Program
GENERAL
Washington, DC$1.0M2022
United Negro College Fund Scholarship Program
GENERAL
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
Museum of Science & Industry
HUMAN/NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$1.0M2020
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation
GENERAL
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2024
Museum of Science & Industry
CLIMATE CHANGE EXHIBITION
Chicago, IL$1.0M2024
National Energy Education Development Project (need)
ESP AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Manassas, VA$940K2024

Exelon Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$12.6M
2022$12.4M
2023$10.2M
2024$11.5M

How to apply for funding from Exelon Foundation

Exelon Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Exelon Foundation

Does Exelon Foundation accept grant applications?
Exelon Foundation'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 Exelon Foundation fund?
Exelon Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request, Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request, Cybergrantsjk Group Matching Donations to Pcs-list Available Upon Request. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Exelon Foundation give in grants?
Exelon Foundation reported $12.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $46.6M over 138 grants.
Where is Exelon Foundation located?
Exelon Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 830499473.
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About this profile. This page is built from Exelon 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 Exelon Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.