Jarvis Foundation
Highland Park, Illinois · EIN 814471023 · Private foundation
Jarvis Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.7M in giving and $100.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 261 individual grants from this funder — $9.1M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Jarvis Foundation funds
Jarvis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $2.9M | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $545K | 2023 |
| Tulane University TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | New Orleans, LA | $518K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Jarvis Foundation
Jarvis Foundation'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.
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Frequently asked questions about Jarvis Foundation
- Does Jarvis Foundation accept grant applications?
- Jarvis Foundation'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 Jarvis Foundation fund?
- Jarvis Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Tulane University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Jarvis Foundation give in grants?
- Jarvis Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.1M over 261 grants.
- Where is Jarvis Foundation located?
- Jarvis Foundation is based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814471023.
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