Funder directory Illinois DEERING FOUNDATION

Private foundation · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 366051876

DEERING FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$21,000–$200,000

median $115,000

Giving (latest FY)

$1,005,000

9 grants · FY2025

Assets

$26,121,813

gives in IL, FL

Food & agriculture · 100%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: SEE STATEMENT

Deadlines: SEE STATEMENT

Restrictions: SEE STATEMENT

Contact: SUSAN PATTOCK · 410 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60611 · 3126446720

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
GIBBET HILL FOUNDATION · CHICAGO, IL OTHER $200,000
JAMES D DANIELSON FOUNDATION · CHICAGO, IL OTHER $200,000
THE DANIELSON FOUNDATION · CHICAGO, IL OTHER $200,000
VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS TRUST INC - GENERAL OPERATING · MIAMI, FL ARTS AND HUMANITIES $115,000
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - DEERING LIBRARY FUND · EVANSTON, IL EDUCATIONAL $115,000
DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION · MIAMI, FL OTHER $115,000
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY · MAITLAND, FL ENVIRONMENTAL $30,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.