Grants paid in 2025
36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA | General support | $750K |
| Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, IL | General support | $285K |
| Code PlatoonChicago, IL | General support | $200K |
| Greenwood ProjectChicago, IL | General support | $150K |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | General support | $122K |
| Owls LacrosseChicago, IL | General support | $110K |
| Beat the Streets ChicagoChicago, IL | General support | $100K |
| Bottom LineBoston, MA | General support | $100K |
| Chicago Tech Academy High SchoolChicago, IL | General support | $100K |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NY | General support | $100K |
| Kids FIRST Chicago for EducationChicago, IL | General support | $100K |
| The BlocChicago, IL | General support | $100K |
| Metrosquash NfpChicago, IL | General support | $85K |
| After School MattersChicago, IL | General support | $75K |
| College PossibleChicago, IL | General support | $75K |
| Nourishing Hope Dba Lakeview PantryChicago, IL | General support | $75K |
| Start EarlyChicago, IL | General support | $75K |
| America Needs YouNew York, NY | General support | $50K |
| Code 2 College IncPflugerville, TX | General support | $50K |
| ResilienceChicago, IL | General support | $50K |
| The Women's HomeHouston, TX | General support | $50K |
| Curt's CafeSkokie, IL | General support | $45K |
| Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL | General support | $40K |
| Open Books LtdChicago, IL | General support | $35K |
| The Alliance 98Chicago, IL | General support | $35K |
| Hyde Park Art CenterChicago, IL | General support | $25K |
| One GoalChicago, IL | General support | $25K |
| Reading in MotionChicago, IL | General support | $25K |
| Rebuilding ExchangeChicago, IL | General support | $25K |
| Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA | General support | $25K |
| VocelChicago, IL | General support | $25K |
| Misericordia FoundationChicago, IL | General support | $20K |
| Neighborhood Boys & Girls ClubChicago, IL | General support | $15K |
| Chicago Scholars FoundationChicago, IL | General support | $10K |
| Lambda LegalNew York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Make Momma ProudChicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
By state: Illinois 28 · California 2 · New York 3 · Massachusetts 1 · Texas 2
About this foundation
Drw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Ryan Grady, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Drw Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Drw Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.2M across 36 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Drw Foundation give?
Illinois (28 grants), California (2 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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