Private foundation · EIN 27-1694951 · Chicago, Illinois · Arts, culture & humanities

Driehaus Design Initiative

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $226K total, median $75K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$226K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILTo support production and presentation of student work in Grantee's Fashion Design Program$76K
Columbia College ChicagoChicago, ILTo support the production and presentation of student work in Grantee's Department of Fashion Studies$75K
Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, ILTo support production and presentation of student work in Grantee's Fashion Design program$75K

About this foundation

Driehaus Design Initiative is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Angelo Calvello, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Driehaus Design Initiative 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 Driehaus Design Initiative give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $226K across 3 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Driehaus Design Initiative give?

Illinois (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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