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Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363689171  ·  Private foundation

Robert R Mccormick Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $77.2M in annual giving against $1.52B in assets. This page documents the 1,102 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Robert R Mccormick Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$77.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.52B
Total assets
1,102
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert R Mccormick Foundation funds

Robert R Mccormick Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, justice involved, men boys, older adults.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationjustice involvedmen boysolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert R Mccormick Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cantigny Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Wheaton, IL$33.5M2024
Cantigny Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Wheaton, IL$28.1M2023
Cantigny Foundation
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Wheaton, IL$22.4M2020
Cantigny Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Wheaton, IL$20.5M2022
United Way-mccormick Partnership for Strong Neighborhoods Inc
FOR THE UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK INITIATIVE
Chicago, IL$8.2M2023
United Way-mccormick Partnership for Strong Neighborhoods Inc
UNITED WAY NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK INITIATIVE AND CATALYTIC INVESTMENTS
Chicago, IL$8.2M2024
Project Hood Communities
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Chicago, IL$8.0M2022
National Louis University
ACCELERATE U, THE MCCORMICK INSTITUTE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE AT NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY AND MATCHING GIFTS
Wheeling, IL$5.4M2024
United Way-mccormick Partnership for Strong Neighborhoods Inc
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS
Chicago, IL$5.0M2020
Enlace Chicago
21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS EMERGENCY SUPPORT, EXPANDED PROGRAMMING FOR NEW ARRIVAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN LITTLE VILLAGE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$4.7M2024
Enlace Chicago
FOR THE INTEGRATION AND COORDINATION OF TWO COMMUNITY-WIDE LOCAL SAFETY NETWORKS: THE LITTLE VILLAGE YOUTH SAFETY NETWORK (LVYSN, FOUNDED IN
Chicago, IL$4.6M2022
Carole Robertson Center for Learning
FOR BRIDGING ACADEMIC SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT INTO KINDERGARTEN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SYSTEM, SPONSORSHIP
Chicago, IL$4.1M2022
Metropolitan Family Services
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR MPOWERMENT HOUSE, METROPOLITAN PEACE INITIATIVES, COMMUNITIES PARTNERING 4 PEACE (CP4P), YOUTH INTERVENTION WITH HIGHEST
Chicago, IL$3.6M2024
Institute for Latino Progress (instituto Del Progreso Latino)
CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE CAPACITY FOR NURSING PROGRAMS, CARRERAS EN SALUD (HEALTH CAREERS), AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$3.3M2024
Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
PATRICK MAGOON INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, FOR THE LURIE CHILDREN'S MENTORSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Chicago, IL$3.1M2022

Robert R Mccormick Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$72.8M
2022$93.4M
2023$69.1M
2024$106.1M

How to apply for funding from Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Robert R Mccormick 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. You can review the foundation directly at mccormickfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert R Mccormick Foundation

Does Robert R Mccormick Foundation accept grant applications?
Robert R Mccormick 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 Robert R Mccormick Foundation fund?
Robert R Mccormick Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Cantigny Foundation, Cantigny Foundation, Cantigny Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert R Mccormick Foundation give in grants?
Robert R Mccormick Foundation reported $77.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $341.4M over 1,102 grants.
Where is Robert R Mccormick Foundation located?
Robert R Mccormick Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363689171.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert R Mccormick 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 Robert R Mccormick Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.