Square One Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366068835 · Private foundation
Square One Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.9M in grants paid and $74.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 275 individual grants from this funder — $19.8M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Square One Foundation funds
Square One Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities.
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 United Fund (juf) General Purpose | Chicago, IL | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation of Chicago GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1.0M | 2022 |
| University of Chicago GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $760K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Square One Foundation
Square One 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 Square One Foundation
- Does Square One Foundation accept grant applications?
- Square One 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 Square One Foundation fund?
- Square One Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Jewish United Fund (juf), Jewish Federation of Chicago, University of Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Square One Foundation give in grants?
- Square One Foundation reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.8M over 275 grants.
- Where is Square One Foundation located?
- Square One Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366068835.
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