Who funds Victory Garden Theater

EIN 36-2807341 · Chicago, IL · NTEE A650

Victory Garden Theater of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-2807341) was named as a grant recipient by 54 funders in 95 grants paid totaling $1,951,080 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants received

$1,951,080

95 grants paid

Funders

distinct grantmakers

Tax years

2018–2025

as reported by funders

Approved for future payment

$280,000

not included in grants received

Funders

Grantmakers ranked by total paid to Victory Garden Theater
Funder	State	Match	Grants	Total paid	Latest year
The Shubert Foundation Inc 13-6106961	NY	C D	2	$270,000	2022
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) 23-7093598	IL	C	3	$225,000	2022
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001	MA	A	6	$156,500	2025
Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc 26-1269202	DC	A	1	$140,000	2023
Lloyd a Fry Foundation 36-6108775	IL	B C	7	$125,000	2022
Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation 84-3791888	IL	C	1	$100,000	2020
Polk Bros Foundation Inc 36-6108293	IL	B	2	$80,000	2022
John T Cherry Foundation Inc 91-1899860	IL	D	1	$76,098	2025
The Chicago Community Trust 36-2167000	IL	A	3	$74,500	2021
The Conant Family Foundation 36-3820887	IL	C	5	$60,000	2022
Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 36-2369181	IL	B C	2	$60,000	2022
The Wallace Foundation 13-6183757	NY	C	1	$50,000	2020
National Philanthropic Trust 23-7825575	PA	A	3	$46,250	2021
Alphawood Foundation 36-3805338	IL	C	2	$40,000	2022
Tides Foundation 51-0198509	CA	A	3	$35,000	2022
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation III 13-7385769	NY	C	1	$30,000	2019
The David Rockefeller Fund Inc 13-3533359	NY	C	1	$30,000	2020
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial 36-6076088	IL	C	1	$25,000	2020
Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation 90-0187252	IL	A	1	$25,000	2019
Bradshaw Family Foundation 20-3898220	IL	C	1	$25,000	2021
Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation 23-7028857	IL	D	2	$25,000	2021
The Map Fund Inc 81-2547838	NY	A	1	$23,500	2019
Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation 36-3375377	IL	C	2	$20,000	2019
Mcvay Foundation 36-3311833	MN	C	2	$20,000	2022
Servant Foundation 43-1890105	KS	D	2	$15,560	2022
William M Weiss Foundation 34-1787366	OH	C	2	$15,000	2021
John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman 36-6078591	IL	C	2	$14,000	2020
The Kadens Family Foundation 83-2261738	DE	B	1	$12,500	2020
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc 36-6109757	IL	C	1	$10,000	2021
Daniel H Lome Foundation 84-3163557	DE	B	2	$10,000	2021
Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation Co Thomas C Kaufmann 36-6047045	IL	C	1	$10,000	2021
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc 23-7093201	NY	C	2	$10,000	2020
Depaul University 36-2167048	IL	A	1	$10,000	2020
The Katherine Soodek Foundation 26-4733297	IL	C	2	$10,000	2020
Richard & Ellen Sandor Family Foundation 20-5956773	IL	C	3	$9,000	2021
Roth Family Foundation Inc F/K/a Louis T Roth Foundation Inc 61-0624305	KY	C	2	$8,000	2023
The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation 30-0036022	IL	C	1	$7,500	2020
Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc 36-3487098	IL	B	1	$7,500	2019
Emme Family Foundation 47-2006477	AZ	D	2	$7,500	2025
Epstein Foundation 36-6096387	IL	C	1	$7,500	2018
The Muskal Family Charitable Trust 36-6998527	IL	C	1	$6,000	2018
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 36-2167761	IL	A	1	$5,500	2020
Smithburg Family Foundation 36-4475690	IL	C	1	$2,500	2018
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation 20-2031029	MI	D	1	$2,500	2022
Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundation 36-3739958	IL	C	1	$2,000	2019
A L Luria & Jennie L Luria Foundation 23-6255232	PA	C	2	$2,000	2020
Engle Family Foundation 36-3497311	IL	C	1	$1,000	2020
Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation 36-4142543	IL	D	1	$1,000	2021
The Ann Barzelpatrick Henry Arts Fund 36-3696566	IL	C	1	$1,000	2018
Freedom Foundation Inc 35-2569503	IL	D	1	$700	2020
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation 23-7049738	NY	B	2	$650	2020
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc 20-0721133	NC	B	1	$250	2020
Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883	WA	C	1	$72	2020

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.

Grants

The 100 most recent grants naming this organization.

Grants to Victory Garden Theater as reported by funders
Tax year	Funder	Recipient	Match	Amount	Type	Purpose	Source filing
2025	John T Cherry Foundation Inc	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$76,098	paid	CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES	202601349349103685
2025	Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$20,200	paid	For grant recipient's exempt purposes	202601389349301700
2025	Emme Family Foundation	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$5,000	paid	Unrestricted	202631179349100203
2024	Emme Family Foundation	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$2,500	paid	Unrestricted	202510939349100001
2023	Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$140,000	paid	ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS	202433209349319023
2023	Roth Family Foundation Inc F/K/a Louis T Roth Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$5,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	202440439349100504
2022	The Shubert Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$135,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING	202320729349100117
2022	John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$75,000	paid	in support of general operations	202313179349104401
2022	The Joyce Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$40,000	approved, future	Culture	202303139349103010
2022	Polk Bros Foundation Inc	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$40,000	paid	Arts Access and Learning	202331919349100723
2022	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$30,000	paid	FOR DRAMA IN THE SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAM	202311329349100811
2022	Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$30,000	paid	general operating support	202303199349106130
2022	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$30,000	approved, future	FOR DRAMA IN THE SCHOOLS RESIDENCY PROGRAM	202311329349100811
2022	Tides Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$15,000	paid	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	202333189349300213
2022	Tides Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$15,000	paid	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	202400469349300305
2022	Alphawood Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$15,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATIONS	202340129349100774
2022	Mcvay Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATION	202302629349100605
2022	The Conant Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED	202303119349100820
2022	Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$8,000	paid	For grant recipient's exempt purposes	202430459349302913
2022	Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Emanuel Lutheran Church Inver Grove, MN	A	$8,000	paid	For grant recipient's exempt purposes	202321309349304807
2022	Servant Foundation	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$7,314	paid	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	202320469349302877
2022	Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$2,500	paid	to financially support active food pantry to help over 400 families for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays for Carbondale community.	202303129349100440
2021	The Shubert Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Oak Park, IL	D	$135,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING	202230709349101203
2021	John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$75,000	paid	in support of general operations.	202340929349100004
2021	Polk Bros Foundation Inc	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$40,000	paid	Arts Access and Learning	202240189349100009
2021	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$30,000	paid	For Drama in the Schools Residency program	202211229349101501
2021	Alphawood Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$25,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATIONS	202132739349100008
2021	Bradshaw Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$25,000	paid	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	202241399349100804
2021	National Philanthropic Trust	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$20,250	paid	CULTURE & ARTS	202231339349309863
2021	Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$14,250	paid	For grant recipient's exempt purposes	202221339349302787
2021	The Chicago Community Trust	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$10,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202222249349300837
2021	Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM	202123499349100317
2021	The Conant Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED	202232569349100008
2021	Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation Co Thomas C Kaufmann	Victory Garden Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	CIVIC	202113109349100201
2021	Servant Foundation	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$8,246	paid	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT	202210469349301641
2021	William M Weiss Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	C	$7,500	paid	CHARITABLE	202241109349100514
2021	Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	D	$5,000	paid	GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION	202211369349101906
2021	Daniel H Lome Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$5,000	paid	General & Unrestricted	202212799349100711
2021	Richard & Ellen Sandor Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$3,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202211969349100626
2021	Roth Family Foundation Inc F/K/a Louis T Roth Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$3,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS	202210429349100801
2021	Jordan and Jean Nerenberg Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Biograph Theater Chicago, IL	D	$1,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED USE OF CHARITY	202103019349100315
2020	John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$150,000	approved, future	in support of general operations.	202133169349104553
2020	Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$100,000	paid	Program Support	202132719349100313
2020	John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$75,000	paid	in support of general operations.	202133169349104553
2020	The Chicago Community Trust	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$51,500	paid	TO SUPPORT THE PLAYWRIGHTS SOCIETY, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202112239349302351
2020	Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$50,700	paid	For grant recipient's exempt purposes	202121359349300427
2020	The Wallace Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$50,000	paid	To provide emergency relief in response to the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.	202143339349100409
2020	Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$30,000	paid	general operating support $20,000 and an additional $10,000 for COVID-19 response	202113159349103686
2020	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$30,000	approved, future	For Drama in the Schools Residency program	202131319349100003
2020	The David Rockefeller Fund Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$30,000	paid	SOCIAL JUSTICE THEATER	202133159349103043
2020	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$30,000	paid	For Drama in the Schools Residency program	202131319349100003
2020	Arie and Ida Crown Memorial	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$25,000	paid	PROGRAM SUPPORT	202133169349100538
2020	Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	D	$20,000	paid	GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION	202122679349100612
2020	The Kadens Family Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$12,500	paid	General & Unrestricted	202101689349100110
2020	National Philanthropic Trust	Victory Gardens Biograph Theater Chicago, IL	A	$10,500	paid	CULTURE & ARTS	202121459349300307
2020	Mcvay Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATION	202103199349104905
2020	The Conant Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED	202131379349100398
2020	Depaul University	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	A	$10,000	paid	GENERAL SUPPORT	202121309349302407
2020	The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$7,500	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202113149349102626
2020	William M Weiss Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	C	$7,500	paid	CHARITABLE	202110609349100211
2020	John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$7,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY	202121889349100507
2020	Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$5,500	paid	Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support	202121169349300837
2020	Tides Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$5,000	paid	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES	202133149349300708
2020	Daniel H Lome Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$5,000	paid	General & Unrestricted	202132999349100808
2020	The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$5,000	paid	GENERAL SUPPORT	202143169349105114
2020	Richard & Ellen Sandor Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$3,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202113199349103951
2020	The Katherine Soodek Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$2,500	paid	FUND OPERATIONS	202111979349100206
2020	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$2,000	paid	For general operating support	202131319349100003
2020	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$1,500	paid	In honor of Chay Yew's tenure	202131319349100003
2020	Engle Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$1,000	paid	SEE ABOVE	202112029349100311
2020	A L Luria & Jennie L Luria Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$1,000	paid	CHARITY	202101239349101935
2020	Freedom Foundation Inc	Victory Dream Center Carbondale, IL	D	$700	paid	COMMUNITY PROGRAMS	202133209349100348
2020	Jpmorgan Chase Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$550	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202122529349101012
2020	The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$250	paid	GENERAL SUPPORT	202131479349100003
2020	Amazonsmile Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$72	paid	GENERAL SUPPORT	202113199349100901
2019	Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$55,350	paid	For grant recipient's exempt purposes	202041789349301474
2019	Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation III	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$30,000	paid	WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS COMMISSIONING PROGRAM - THEATER RFP	202022549349100707
2019	Harvey L Miller Supporting Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$25,000	paid	General Operating Support	202021849349300407
2019	The Map Fund Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$23,500	paid	PROJECT SUPPORT	202021369349303342
2019	The Conant Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$15,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED	202021539349100602
2019	The Chicago Community Trust	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	A	$13,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	202022199349300707
2019	Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	NEW WORK 2018-2019	202020309349100202
2019	Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$7,500	paid	SUPPORT FOR DRAMA IN THE	202031759349101258
2019	John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$7,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY	202022259349100607
2019	Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$2,000	paid	CHARITABLE	201923389349100107
2018	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$30,000	paid	For Drama in the Schools Residency program	201900589349100605
2018	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$30,000	approved, future	For Drama in the Schools Residency program	201900589349100605
2018	National Philanthropic Trust	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	A	$15,500	paid	PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT	201921359349311817
2018	The Conant Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$15,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED	201921569349100107
2018	Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$10,000	paid	MIES JULIE 5/18	201910929349100001
2018	Epstein Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$7,500	paid	TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE	201931039349100103
2018	The Katherine Soodek Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$7,500	paid	FUND OPERATIONS	201911899349100526
2018	The Muskal Family Charitable Trust	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$6,000	paid	UNRESTRICTED	201911359349102381
2018	The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc	Victory Gardens Theater Inc Chicago, IL	C	$5,000	paid	GENERAL SUPPORT	201933199349103158
2018	Richard & Ellen Sandor Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$3,000	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	201941359349101619
2018	Smithburg Family Foundation	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$2,500	paid	CULTURAL SUPPORT	201911339349102621
2018	Lloyd a Fry Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$1,500	paid	In honor of Fred Bates and Ellen Benjamin	201900589349100605
2018	The Ann Barzelpatrick Henry Arts Fund	Victory Gardens Theater Chicago, IL	C	$1,000	paid	THEATER OPERATIONS	201911349349104271
2018	A L Luria & Jennie L Luria Foundation	Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago, IL	C	$1,000	paid	CHARITY	201941219349100959
2018	Jpmorgan Chase Foundation	Victory Garden Theater Chicago, IL	B	$100	paid	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	201932679349100303

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.

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