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The Experimental Station

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 320017985  ·  Private foundation

The Experimental Station is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $888K in assets. This page documents the 213 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Experimental Station — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$888K
Total assets
213
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Experimental Station funds

The Experimental Station's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Experimental Station, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Green City Market
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$178K2024
Cermak Produce No 7 Inc
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$173K2024
One Stop Foods & Liquor Inc
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$134K2024
Rock River Development Partnership
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Rockford, IL$126K2022
South Side Weekly
SUPPORT FOR NONPROFIT NEWSPAPER
Chicago, IL$121K2020
A&s Supermercado Inc Aka Mi Mexico
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$109K2024
Green City Market
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$102K2023
The Land Connection
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Champaign, IL$100K2023
118th Corporation
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$100K2022
Top Box Foods
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$100K2022
Black Oaks Center
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$99K2020
Cermak Produce No 7 Inc
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$94K2023
A&s Supermercado Inc Aka Mi Mexico
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Chicago, IL$88K2023
Neighborhood Co-op
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Carbondale, IL$88K2022
Sugar Beet Food Co-op
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FARMER'S MARKET
Oak Park, IL$87K2022

The Experimental Station giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$222K
2020$967K
2022$1.6M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from The Experimental Station

The Experimental Station'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 experimentalstation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Experimental Station

Does The Experimental Station accept grant applications?
The Experimental Station'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 The Experimental Station fund?
The Experimental Station's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Green City Market, Cermak Produce No 7 Inc, One Stop Foods & Liquor Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Experimental Station give in grants?
The Experimental Station reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 213 grants.
Where is The Experimental Station located?
The Experimental Station is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 320017985.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Experimental Station'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 The Experimental Station. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.