Private foundation · EIN 87-6329967 · Libertyville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vivo Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 130 grants paid, $11M total, median $43K. 76% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
130
$11M
Median grant
$43K
Stays in IL
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$183M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 130 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City Colleges of Chicago FoundationChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$525K
Chicago Special Projects GroupNorthbrook, ILTo further the mission of the donee$500K
Sinai Health SystemChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$500K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$410K
National Louis UniversityChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$350K
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Fka Northshore University HealthsystemEvanston, ILTo further the mission of the donee$275K
Noble Network of Charter SchoolsChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$260K
New Life Centers of ChicagolandChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$258K
BravenChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$250K
Illinois Action for ChildrenChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$250K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$250K
Youth GuidanceChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$250K
Carole Robertson Center for LearningChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$200K
Communities in SchoolsChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$200K
Bottom Line ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$175K
Chicago Public Education Fund (cpef)Chicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$175K
Kids FIRST ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$175K
OnegoalChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$175K
The Chicago Community FoundationChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$165K
Brightpoint Fka Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois Dba BrightpointChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$150K
Chicago ScholarsChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$150K
EmbarcChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$150K
Latino Policy ForumChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$150K
Newroot Learning InstituteChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$150K
Start EarlyChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$150K
Un Learning SpaceChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$136K
Chicago State FoundationChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$130K
Corners Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & ScienceEvanston, ILTo further the mission of the donee$125K
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLTo further the mission of the donee$125K
Advance IllinoisChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Family FocusChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Hope ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Leading Educators IncNew Orleans, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Mikva Challenge Grant FoundationChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
National Council of Jewish WomenWashington, DCTo further the mission of the donee$100K
New MomsChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
One Lawndale Childrens Discovery CenterChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Teaching LabWashington, DCTo further the mission of the donee$100K
The Posse FoundationNew York, NYTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Tntp IncNew York, NYTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Youth Advocate Programs IncChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$100K
Jewish Community Centers of ChicagoNorthbrook, ILTo further the mission of the donee$95K
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$85K
Project SyncereChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$85K
North Chicago Community PartnersLake Bluff, ILTo further the mission of the donee$78K
IngenuityChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$75K
Partnership for College CompletionChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$75K
Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PATo further the mission of the donee$75K
The Children FIRST FundChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$75K
Urban Initiatives IncChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$75K
VocelChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$75K
Chicago Abortion FundChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$70K
The BlocChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$70K
Chiarts FoundationChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$60K
SkyartChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$60K
After School MattersChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$50K
All Chicago Making Homelessness HistoryChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$50K
Chicago Foundation for WomenChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$50K
CofiChicago, ILTo further the mission of the donee$50K

By state: Illinois 99 · New York 8 · District of Columbia 5 · Florida 2 · Pennsylvania 2 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Vivo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Libertyville, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Vivo Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Vivo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 130 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Vivo Foundation give?

Illinois (99 grants), New York (8 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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