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Iff

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363656836  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Iff has awarded $108.0M across 1,034 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to North Chicago School District 187. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$4.3M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$828.3M
Assets (FY2025)
1,034
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Iff funds

Iff's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education.

K-12 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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
North Chicago School District 187
Cost to rehab middle school
North Chicago, IL$21.4M2022
North Chicago School District 187
Cost to rehab middle school
North Chicago, IL$7.7M2023
North Chicago School District 187
Cost to rehab a middle school.
North Chicago, IL$2.7M2020

How to apply for funding from Iff

Iff'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 iff.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Iff

Does Iff accept grant applications?
Iff'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 Iff fund?
Iff's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include North Chicago School District 187. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Iff give in grants?
Iff's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $108.0M over 1,034 grants.
Where is Iff located?
Iff is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363656836.
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About this profile. This page is built from Iff's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Iff. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.