Private foundation · EIN 36-6051876 · Chicago, Illinois

Deering Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (See statement) and its median grant is $115K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $115K. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$1.0M
Median grant
$115K
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
See statement
Assets
$26M

How to apply

Contact: Susan Pattock, 410 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Il, 3126446720, SPATTOCK@MIAMI-CORP.COM Deadlines: Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gibbet Hill FoundationChicago, ILOther$200K
James D Danielson FoundationChicago, ILOther$200K
The Danielson FoundationChicago, ILOther$200K
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General OperatingMiami, FLArts and humanities$115K
Northwestern University - Deering Library FundEvanston, ILEducational$115K
Deering Estate FoundationMiami, FLOther$115K
National Audubon SocietyMaitland, FLEnvironmental$30K
Art Institute of Chicago - LuminaryChicago, ILArts and humanities$25K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILSocial services$5,000

By state: Illinois 6 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Deering Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1958. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Deering Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See statement.

How much does Deering Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 9 grants, a median of $115K.

Where does Deering Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), Florida (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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