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Usg Foundation Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 362984045  ·  Private foundation

Usg Foundation Inc is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $707K in annual giving against $417K in assets. This page documents the 996 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Usg Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$707K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$417K
Total assets
996
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Usg Foundation Inc funds

Usg Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, sports & recreation, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationHealth CareSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Usg Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Evanston, IL$92K2024
Habitat for Humanity International
BUILDING HOMES FOR THE NEEDY
Chicago, IL$80K2020
National Merit Scholarship Corp
Community & Civic Services
Evanston, IL$71K2022
National Merit Scholarship Corp
Education
Evanston, IL$68K2023
Habitat for Humanity International
arts culture and humanities services
Americus, GA$55K2022
American Red Cross
Health & Human Services
Chicago, IL$52K2024
National Merit Scholarship Corporat
RECOGNITION OF ACADEMICALLY TALENTED STUDENTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS
Evanston, IL$50K2020
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Community & Civic
Chicago, IL$50K2024
Habitat for Humanity International
Community Services
Chicago, IL$50K2023
American Red Cross
community and civic services
Chicago, IL$43K2022
Youth Conservation Corps
community & civic services
Waukegan, IL$40K2022
American Heart Association Inc
health and human services
Dallas, TX$37K2022
Write on Target
Education
Centerville, OH$30K2023
Make-a-wish Foundation of Illinois
Community services
Chicago, IL$30K2023
Make a Wish Foundation of Illinois
ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESS
Chicago, IL$30K2020

Usg Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$707K
2022$874K
2023$785K
2024$864K

How to apply for funding from Usg Foundation Inc

Usg Foundation Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Usg Foundation Inc

Does Usg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Usg Foundation Inc'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 Usg Foundation Inc fund?
Usg Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Habitat for Humanity International, National Merit Scholarship Corp. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Usg Foundation Inc give in grants?
Usg Foundation Inc reported $707K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 996 grants.
Where is Usg Foundation Inc located?
Usg Foundation Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 362984045.
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About this profile. This page is built from Usg Foundation Inc'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 Usg Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.