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Grants paid by The Kensington Square Foundation

EIN 36-7291505 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T11

The Kensington Square Foundation of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-7291505) reported 160 grants paid totaling $11,068,597 to 54 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$11,068,597

160 grants

Recipients

54

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2025

7 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201817$1,102,097
202011$1,456,000
202114$1,885,000
202227$2,432,000
202339$1,729,500
202428$1,347,000
202524$1,117,000

Top recipients

The 54 recipients receiving the most from The Kensington Square Foundation, by grants paid, out of 54 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
MisericordiaUChicago, IL6$1,597,0002025
Vanguard Charitable FundUWarwick, RI6$1,200,0002024
Charles Schwab Charitable FundUOrlando, FL6$1,200,0002024
Window to the World Communications Inc (wttw) 36-2246703CChicago, IL5$1,125,0002025
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 36-4067306BChicago, IL5$1,035,0002024
Steppenwolf Theatre 51-0149370DChicago, IL7$505,0002025
Court Theatre 36-3203660CChicago, IL6$490,0002025
Phoenix Symphony 86-6000134CPhoenix, AZ1$400,0002020
Marquette UniversityUMilwaukee, WI1$375,0002021
Old St Patrick's Church 36-2171102CChicago, IL6$290,0002025
Our Lady of Tepeyac High School 36-4202108BChicago, IL5$250,0002025
Depaul College Prep High SchoolUChicago, IL6$250,0002025
The Cara Program 36-4268095BChicago, IL7$240,0002025
Yale UniversityUNew Haven, CT4$130,0002025
Dominican Sisters of SpringfieldUSpringfield, IL5$125,0002025
Steep Theatre 36-4459659DChicago, IL4$122,0002023
Asu FoundationUTempe, AZ3$120,0002025
Ucan 36-2167937BChicago, IL2$110,0002023
Chicago Architecture Center 36-6144362CChicago, IL2$107,5002023
La Rabida Children's Hospital 36-2170143BChicago, IL2$105,0002023
Timeline Theatre 36-4197407DChicago, IL1$100,0002021
The Goodman TheatreUChicago, IL4$100,0002025
Children at the Crossroads Foundation 36-3654481CChicago, IL5$95,0002025
Heard Museum 86-0107517BPhoenix, AZ4$80,0002025
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School 26-0556958BChicago, IL3$75,0002023
Catholic Charities of ChicagoUChicago, IL3$75,0002025
Art Institute of Chicago 36-2167725BChicago, IL3$72,0002024
St Ignatius College PreparatoryUChicago, IL2$70,0002022
Chicago Public Radio - WbezUChicago, IL3$60,0002025
Theo Ubique Theatre Company 61-1468999CChicago, IL4$55,0002025
Shirley Ryan AbilitylabUChicago, IL3$55,0002024
Grant Park Orchestral Association 32-0005884CChicago, IL2$55,0002025
Mayo ScottsdaleUScottsdale, AZ2$50,0002023
Church of Our Savior 36-3125056CChicago, IL1$50,0002021
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 36-2167823BChicago, IL4$35,0002025
Arizona State University FoundationUTempe, AZ1$35,0002022
Writers Theatre Inc 36-3847280BGlencoe, IL2$30,0002023
Rush University Medical Center 36-2174823BChicago, IL2$30,0002025
Archdiocese of Chicago 51-0221227DChicago, IL1$25,0002024
St Mary's Food Bank Alliance 23-7353532CPhoenix, AZ2$20,0002025
Hospice of the Valley 86-0338886BPhoenix, AZ2$20,0002025
Mayo Clinic FoundationURochester, MN2$20,0002025
KjzzUTempe, AZ2$20,0002025
Friends of Public Radio Arizona (kjzzkbaq) 01-0579687CTempe, AZ1$15,0002023
Franciscan Renewal Center 86-0720036BParadise Valley, AZ2$10,0002024
Phoenix Art Museum 86-0072608BPhoenix, AZ2$10,0002024
American Indian College Fund 52-1573446BDenver, CO1$5,0002023
Chicago History Museum 20-4982186BChicago, IL1$5,0002023
Angelman Syndrome Foundation 59-3092842BAurora, IL1$5,0002023
Porchlight Theatre 36-4021553DChicago, IL1$5,0002023
Lincoln Park Zoo 36-4032280CChicago, IL1$5,0002023
Catholic Theological Union 36-2647967CChicago, IL1$3,5972018
Sisters of the Little Company of MaryUEvergreen Park, IL1$1,0002020
House of the Good Shepherd 36-2167738CChicago, IL1$5002018

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 160 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by The Kensington Square Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Window to the World Communications Inc (wttw) Chicago, ILC$275,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Court Theatre Chicago, ILC$170,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Misericordia Chicago, ILU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Yale University New Haven, CTU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$95,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, ILC$40,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Asu Foundation Tempe, AZU$35,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Catholic Charities of Chicago Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Goodman Theatre Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Depaul College Prep High School Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Dominican Sisters of Springfield Springfield, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Chicago Public Radio - Wbez Chicago, ILU$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Heard Museum Phoenix, AZB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Grant Park Orchestral Association Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Rush University Medical Center Chicago, ILB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Theo Ubique Theatre Company Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MNU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Children at the Crossroads Foundation Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Kjzz Tempe, AZU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2025Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, ILB$7,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202621339349102132
2024Window to the World Communications Inc (wttw) Chicago, ILC$275,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, ILB$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FLU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RIU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Misericordia Chicago, ILU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Grant Park Orchestral Association Chicago, ILC$40,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Asu Foundation Tempe, AZU$35,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Goodman Theatre Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, ILD$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Dominican Sisters of Springfield Springfield, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Depaul College Prep High School Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Heard Museum Phoenix, AZB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Court Theatre Chicago, ILC$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Rush University Medical Center Chicago, ILB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Theo Ubique Theatre Company Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, ILB$12,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Children at the Crossroads Foundation Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Kjzz Tempe, AZU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Mayo Clinic Foundation Rochester, MNU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, ILU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Franciscan Renewal Center Paradise Valley, AZB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2024Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202521329349101947
2023Window to the World Communications Inc (wttw) Chicago, ILC$275,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, ILB$210,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RIU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FLU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Misericordia Chicago, ILU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$95,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Depaul College Prep High School Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Asu Foundation Tempe, AZU$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Catholic Charities of Chicago Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Dominican Sisters of Springfield Springfield, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School Chicago, ILB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023The Goodman Theatre Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Children at the Crossroads Foundation Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Mayo Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Chicago Public Radio - Wbez Chicago, ILU$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Heard Museum Phoenix, AZB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Court Theatre Chicago, ILC$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Writers Theatre Inc Glencoe, ILB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, ILB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Friends of Public Radio Arizona (kjzzkbaq) Tempe, AZC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Theo Ubique Theatre Company Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, ILB$12,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Steep Theatre Chicago, ILD$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Yale University New Haven, CTU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, ILB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Ucan Chicago, ILB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago, ILC$7,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Chicago History Museum Chicago, ILB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, ILC$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Porchlight Theatre Chicago, ILD$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023American Indian College Fund Denver, COB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Franciscan Renewal Center Paradise Valley, AZB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2023Angelman Syndrome Foundation Aurora, ILB$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202411249349101221
2022Misericordia Chicago, ILU$1,097,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FLU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RIU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Window to the World Communications Inc (wttw) Chicago, ILC$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$90,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, ILB$90,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Depaul College Prep High School Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZU$35,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022St Ignatius College Preparatory Chicago, ILU$35,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School Chicago, ILB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Catholic Charities of Chicago Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022The Goodman Theatre Chicago, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Dominican Sisters of Springfield Springfield, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Mayo Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Children at the Crossroads Foundation Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Chicago Public Radio - Wbez Chicago, ILU$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Heard Museum Phoenix, AZB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Writers Theatre Inc Glencoe, ILB$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Court Theatre Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Theo Ubique Theatre Company Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Yale University New Haven, CTU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, ILB$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2022Steep Theatre Chicago, ILD$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202311319349101946
2021Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, ILB$475,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Marquette University Milwaukee, WIU$375,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FLU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RIU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Steep Theatre Chicago, ILD$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Window to the World Communications Inc (wttw) Chicago, ILC$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Timeline Theatre Chicago, ILD$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Misericordia Chicago, ILU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Church of Our Savior Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Depaul College Prep High School Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Dominican Sisters of Springfield Springfield, ILU$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2021Yale University New Haven, CTU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202201369349104290
2020Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZC$400,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RIU$300,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FLU$300,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Ucan Chicago, ILB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Misericordia Chicago, ILU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, ILB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$40,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Court Theatre Chicago, ILC$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2020Sisters of the Little Company of Mary Evergreen Park, ILU$1,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202131309349100728
2018Court Theatre Chicago, ILC$250,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Charles Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FLU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Vanguard Charitable Fund Warwick, RIU$200,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Chicago Architecture Center Chicago, ILC$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Depaul College Prep High School Chicago, ILU$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Old St Patrick's Church Chicago, ILC$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Chicago, ILB$50,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018St Ignatius College Preparatory Chicago, ILU$35,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, ILD$35,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School Chicago, ILB$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Children at the Crossroads Foundation Chicago, ILC$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018The Cara Program Chicago, ILB$20,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, ILB$6,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Catholic Theological Union Chicago, ILC$3,597paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018Steep Theatre Chicago, ILD$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010
2018House of the Good Shepherd Chicago, ILC$500paidGENERAL SUPPORT201901199349101010

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-12-31not stated2025v4.1202621339349102132
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202521329349101947
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.0202411249349101221
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202311319349101946
990PF20212021-12-31not stated2021v4.2202201369349104290
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202131309349100728
990PF20182018-12-31not stated2018v3.1201901199349101010

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