Foundation of the Professional
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 529999947 · Private foundation
Foundation of the Professional is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $848K in grants paid and $8.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 39 individual grants from this funder — $2.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Foundation of the Professional funds
Foundation of the Professional's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Convention Management Association SEE PART IV NARRATIVE | Chicago, IL | $249K | 2017 |
| Mckinsey & Company Inc United States THIS STUDY GLEANED INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE INAUGURAL BUSINESS EVENTS COMPASS REPORT AND SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE GUIDING BUSINESSES, COM | Chicago, IL | $230K | 2020 |
| Professional Convention Management Association RESEARCH AND R&D GRANT | Chicago, IL | $230K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Foundation of the Professional
Foundation of the Professional'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 foundation.pcma.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Foundation of the Professional
- Does Foundation of the Professional accept grant applications?
- Foundation of the Professional'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 Foundation of the Professional fund?
- Foundation of the Professional's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Professional Convention Management Association, Mckinsey & Company Inc United States. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Foundation of the Professional give in grants?
- Foundation of the Professional reported $848K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 39 grants.
- Where is Foundation of the Professional located?
- Foundation of the Professional is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 529999947.
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