Retirement Research Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 362429540 · Private foundation
Retirement Research Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.6M in annual giving against $154.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 428 grants for Retirement Research Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Retirement Research Foundation funds
Retirement Research Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Paid for General Funding SEE ATTACHMENT A | Various, IL | $8.1M | 2022 |
| Grants Paid for General Funding SEE ATTACHMENT A | Various, IL | $6.4M | 2020 |
| Matching Gifts Program SEE ATTACHMENT C | Variou, IL | $251K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Retirement Research Foundation
From Retirement Research Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rrf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Retirement Research Foundation
- Does Retirement Research Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Retirement Research Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Retirement Research Foundation fund?
- Retirement Research Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Grants Paid for General Funding, Matching Gifts Program. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Retirement Research Foundation give in grants?
- Retirement Research Foundation reported $6.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.3M over 428 grants.
- Where is Retirement Research Foundation located?
- Retirement Research Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362429540.
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