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Greater Chicago Food Depository

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 362971864  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Greater Chicago Food Depository has awarded $23.0M across 1,975 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Inner City Muslim Action Network. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$203.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$217.3M
Total assets
1,975
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Greater Chicago Food Depository funds

Greater Chicago Food Depository's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (muslim), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Muslim)Food & AgricultureK-12 EducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, single parents.

black communitieschildrenfamiliessingle parents

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Greater Chicago Food Depository, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Inner City Muslim Action Network
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$1.0M2023
Grace and Peace Church
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$902K2023
Grow Greater Englewood
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$500K2023
Grow Greater Englewood
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$500K2022
New Life Centers - Little Village Lawndale
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$465K2021
Grace and Peace Church
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$410K2022
Grace and Peace Church
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$377K2024
Lakeview Pantry - Sheridan
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$307K2021
Respond Now
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago Heights, IL$259K2024
Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$227K2024
Common Pantry
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$176K2023
St Moses the Black Parish
Distribute to the Hungry
$175K2025
The Ark
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$173K2021
Grace Ucc
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Sauk Village, IL$169K2024
Pilsen Food Pantry
DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY
Chicago, IL$168K2023

Greater Chicago Food Depository giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$255K
2018$65K
2019$78K
2020$702K
2021$7.2M
2022$3.6M
2023$5.6M
2024$4.1M
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Greater Chicago Food Depository

Greater Chicago Food Depository'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 chicagosfoodbank.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Greater Chicago Food Depository

Does Greater Chicago Food Depository accept grant applications?
Greater Chicago Food Depository'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 Greater Chicago Food Depository fund?
Greater Chicago Food Depository's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include The Inner City Muslim Action Network, Grace and Peace Church, Grow Greater Englewood. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Greater Chicago Food Depository give in grants?
Greater Chicago Food Depository reported $203.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.0M over 1,975 grants.
Where is Greater Chicago Food Depository located?
Greater Chicago Food Depository is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362971864.
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About this profile. This page is built from Greater Chicago Food Depository'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 Greater Chicago Food Depository. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.