Ounce of Prevention Fund
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363186328 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Ounce of Prevention Fund has awarded $157.1M across 298 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to El Hogar. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Ounce of Prevention Fund funds
Ounce of Prevention Fund's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), health care, public health, youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Hogar HS/EHS Program | Chicago, IL | $3.6M | 2023 |
| El Hogar HS/EHS Program | Chicago, IL | $3.3M | 2024 |
| Marillac Social Center Comm Based Family Services | Chicago, IL | $3.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Ounce of Prevention Fund
Ounce of Prevention Fund'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 startearly.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Ounce of Prevention Fund
- Does Ounce of Prevention Fund accept grant applications?
- Ounce of Prevention Fund'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 Ounce of Prevention Fund fund?
- Ounce of Prevention Fund's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include El Hogar, Marillac Social Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ounce of Prevention Fund give in grants?
- Ounce of Prevention Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $36.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $157.1M over 298 grants.
- Where is Ounce of Prevention Fund located?
- Ounce of Prevention Fund is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363186328.
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