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Julian Family Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 476662944  ·  Private foundation

Julian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.0M in grants paid and $2.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 248 individual grants from this funder — $13.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.7M
Total assets
248
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Julian Family Foundation funds

Julian Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Julian Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$2.0M2022
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$1.3M2020
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$1.3M2018
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$1.1M2019
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$985K2024
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$684K2023
Merit School of Music
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$475K2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$433K2024
Chicago Symphyony Orchestra
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$406K2017
Merit School of Music
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$275K2022
Grant Park Symphony & Music Festival
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$262K2023
Grant Park Symphony & Music Festival
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$255K2024
Merit School of Music
GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$225K2023
League of American Orchestras (lao)
GENERAL PURPOSES
New York, NY$200K2024
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GENERAL PURPOSES
Chicago, IL$155K2024

Julian Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$954K
2018$1.6M
2019$1.5M
2020$2.0M
2022$3.0M
2023$1.8M
2024$3.0M

How to apply for funding from Julian Family Foundation

Julian Family Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Julian Family Foundation

Does Julian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Julian Family Foundation'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 Julian Family Foundation fund?
Julian Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Julian Family Foundation give in grants?
Julian Family Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.8M over 248 grants.
Where is Julian Family Foundation located?
Julian Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 476662944.
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About this profile. This page is built from Julian Family Foundation'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 Julian Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.