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True Value Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 261897927  ·  Private foundation

True Value Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $710K in grants paid and $574K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 14 individual grants from this funder — $1.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for youth development. Below is its full funding profile.

$710K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$574K
Total assets
14
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What True Value Foundation funds

True Value Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Populations it has supported include low-income communities, youth pop.

low-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for True Value Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Chicago, IL$345K2019
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Chicago, IL$325K2022
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Chicago, IL$266K2024
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Chicago, IL$266K2023
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Chicago, IL$246K2020
Boys and Girls Club of America
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Atlanta, GA$150K2017
Boys and Girls Club of America
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Atlanta, GA$100K2019
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE THEIR MISSION.
Nashville, TN$50K2023
Habitat for Humanity International
TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE THEIR MISSION RELATED TO A CARTER WORK PROJECT.
Americus, GA$44K2023
Habitat for Humanity International
TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE THEIR MISSION RELATED TO A CARTER WORK PROJECT.
Americus, GA$37K2024
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento - Woodland Branch
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Sacramento, CA$32K2023
Boys and Girls Club of Chicago
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Chicago, IL$15K2021
Boys and Girls Club of America
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE STRONGER FUTURES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH WHO DEPEND ON THE CLUB.
Atlanta, GA$10K2020
United Way of Greater Mchenry County
TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE THEIR MISSION.
Mchenry, IL$7K2023

True Value Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$150K
2019$445K
2020$256K
2021$15K
2022$325K
2023$398K
2024$303K

How to apply for funding from True Value Foundation

True Value 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 truevaluecompany.com.

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Frequently asked questions about True Value Foundation

Does True Value Foundation accept grant applications?
True Value 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 True Value Foundation fund?
True Value Foundation's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does True Value Foundation give in grants?
True Value Foundation reported $710K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 14 grants.
Where is True Value Foundation located?
True Value Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261897927.
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About this profile. This page is built from True Value 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 True Value Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.