The Irving Harris Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366055115 · Private foundation
The Irving Harris Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $20.4M in annual giving against $212.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,198 grants for The Irving Harris Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Irving Harris Foundation funds
The Irving Harris Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, immigrants & refugees, men boys, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $3.3M | 2020 |
| Coydog Foundation GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mt Pleasant, SC | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Stairway Fund ENDOWMENT GRANT | Chicago, IL | $1.3M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Irving Harris Foundation
The Irving Harris 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 The Irving Harris Foundation
- Does The Irving Harris Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Irving Harris 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 The Irving Harris Foundation fund?
- The Irving Harris Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Fidelity Charitable, Coydog Foundation, Stairway Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Irving Harris Foundation give in grants?
- The Irving Harris Foundation reported $20.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $72.9M over 1,198 grants.
- Where is The Irving Harris Foundation located?
- The Irving Harris Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366055115.
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