Women's Business Development Center
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363488628 · Private foundation
Women's Business Development Center is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $5.9M in giving and $8.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 3,075 individual grants from this funder — $55.3M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Women's Business Development Center funds
Women's Business Development Center's giving carries a documented focus on economic development.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENUERS. | Chicago, IL | $462K | 2023 |
| Berwyn Development Corporation BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENUERS. | Berwyn, IL | $381K | 2023 |
| Allies for Community Business Fka Accion Chicago Inc BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTREPRENUERS. | Chicago, IL | $333K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Women's Business Development Center
Women's Business Development Center'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. You can review the foundation directly at wbdc.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Women's Business Development Center
- Does Women's Business Development Center accept grant applications?
- Women's Business Development Center'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 Women's Business Development Center fund?
- Women's Business Development Center's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Berwyn Development Corporation, Allies for Community Business Fka Accion Chicago Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Women's Business Development Center give in grants?
- Women's Business Development Center's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $55.3M over 3,075 grants.
- Where is Women's Business Development Center located?
- Women's Business Development Center is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363488628.
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