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 public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, single parents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inner City Muslim Action Network DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | Chicago, IL | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Grace and Peace Church DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | Chicago, IL | $902K | 2023 |
| Grow Greater Englewood DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
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. 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 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Greater Chicago Food Depository fund?
- Greater Chicago Food Depository's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include The Inner City Muslim Action Network, Grace and Peace Church, Grow Greater Englewood. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Greater Chicago Food Depository give in grants?
- Greater Chicago Food Depository reported $203.1M in grants in an indexed 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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