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Who funds Black Ensemble Theater Corporation
EIN 36-2852762 · Chicago, IL · NTEE A650
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-2852762) was named as a grant recipient by 64 funders in 195 grants paid totaling $9,549,701 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
$9,549,701
195 grants paid
Funders
64
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$630,000
not included in grants received
Funders
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 206 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $31,500 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202601289349302480 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | 202621339349101392 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $20,450 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $20,000 | paid | CHARITABLE DONATION | 202610489349300906 |
| 2025 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202533509349100603 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | 202600699349100740 |
| 2025 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | Charitable Event | 202621149349100902 |
| 2025 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601069349100910 |
| 2025 | Theater League Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | " " | 202630649349300723 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | Family | 202641069349100149 |
| 2025 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202621149349100902 |
| 2025 | The Leonard and Joan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | THEATRE PRODUCTIONS | 202621349349104307 |
| 2025 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202610889349100151 |
| 2025 | Gavlin Family Foundation C/O Patricia Kay | Black Ensemble Theater Co Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202631759349100518 |
| 2025 | Williams Family Charitable Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | General charitable purposes | 202611889349100801 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | IN HONOR OF JACKIE TAYLOR | 202621339349101392 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $250 | paid | Matching | 202641069349100149 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $295,000 | paid | CAMPAIGN / FUNDRAISING PLAN | 202503089349100205 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | approved, future | CULTURE | 202543089349101334 |
| 2024 | The Hearst Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | To support Educational Outreach programs | 202532999349100153 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202503169349102460 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | CULTURE | 202543089349101334 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $67,500 | paid | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 202512119349301861 |
| 2024 | Iff | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $60,000 | paid | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | 202522319349301322 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | approved, future | Educational Outreach Programs 2024-2026 | 202533169349102318 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | Educational Outreach Programs 2024-2026 | 202533169349102318 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $40,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202541209349102554 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $32,500 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202511339349301311 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | approved, future | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | general operating support | 202503109349101135 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $26,050 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | The Seabury Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | THEATER ARTS | 202523179349101242 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202533159349101983 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202403539349100200 |
| 2024 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $17,729 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530159349302758 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | 202500529349100620 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 202533189349102913 |
| 2024 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $12,000 | paid | EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202500739349100315 |
| 2024 | Theater League Inc | Black Ensemble Theater N Clark St Chicago Il, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | 202511059349301981 | |
| 2024 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202531639349100418 |
| 2024 | Shippy Foundation C/O the Clark Estates Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $8,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202543219349101969 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $7,250 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Union Pacific Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $6,000 | paid | ARTS AND CULTURE | 202511499349100011 |
| 2024 | The Leonard and Joan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | THEATRE PRODUCTIONS | 202521329349102507 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | Theater arts program in schools | 202523089349100247 |
| 2024 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $4,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202532479349101323 |
| 2024 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | to support Black Ensemble 2024 Legacy Gala Fundraiser | 202532479349101323 |
| 2024 | The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202510739349100306 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | IN HONOR OF FOUNDER JACKIE TAYLOR | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202500789349100700 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | MATCH/DISCRETIONARY | 202533189349102913 |
| 2024 | Chicago Foundation for Women | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN MEMORY OF MORTON H. KAPLAN | 202501359349304015 |
| 2024 | Gavlin Family Foundation C/O Patricia Kay | Black Ensemble Theater Co Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202531139349100233 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202531359349101033 |
| 2024 | Essendant Charitable Foundation Attn Tax | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202543219349103184 |
| 2023 | Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corp Chicago, IL | A | $105,000 | paid | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | 202433209349319023 |
| 2023 | Builders Initiative Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | To support general operations | 202403199349103190 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | in support of general operations | 202423189349103932 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | Culture | 202433109349101803 |
| 2023 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | Education Programs 2022-24 | 202443189349104119 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $40,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202401519349101905 |
| 2023 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $37,500 | paid | general operating support $30,000 plus one-time additional $7,500 | 202403129349102225 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | A | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | 202403209349313980 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202443199349102299 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $15,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202442279349302684 |
| 2023 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202323499349100002 |
| 2023 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 202433199349102998 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | 202400409349100130 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $11,500 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202431429349301368 |
| 2023 | The Leonard and Joan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | THEATRE PRODUCTIONS | 202411369349104621 |
| 2023 | Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | Unrestricted | 202423209349103082 |
| 2023 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION PROGRAM | 202430739349101238 |
| 2023 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202402049349100410 |
| 2023 | Ivanhoe Theater Foundation C/O Douglas Bragan | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312139349301711 |
| 2023 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $6,343 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202410469349300741 |
| 2023 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | Theatre arts program | 202443099349100119 |
| 2023 | Union Pacific Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | ARTS AND CULTURE | 202421349349100642 |
| 2023 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | The Black Ensemble Theater's 2023 Legacy Gala Fundraiser | 202421359349101842 |
| 2023 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202440879349100009 |
| 2023 | Hyman & Susan Feldman Family Foundation C/O Ina Burd | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | ARTS | 202422479349100137 |
| 2023 | Shippy Foundation C/O the Clark Estates Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202443209349103429 |
| 2023 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | MATCH/DISCRETIONARY | 202433199349102998 |
| 2023 | Independence Public Media of Philadelphia Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | BOARD OR STAFF DONATION | 202442069349100414 |
| 2023 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202421359349101842 |
| 2023 | Gavlin Family Foundation C/O Patricia Kay | Black Ensemble Theater Co Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202402069349100920 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $600 | paid | In support of general operations. | 202423189349103932 |
| 2023 | Essendant Charitable Foundation Attn Tax | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202433209349101828 |
| 2023 | Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202411659349100741 |
| 2023 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $200 | paid | Matching Gifts | 202443169349101574 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $23 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | approved, future | in support of general operations | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | in support of general operations | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | approved, future | Culture | 202303139349103010 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | Culture | 202303139349103010 |
| 2022 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | Education Programs 2022-24 | 202313199349110151 |
| 2022 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202313199349110151 |
| 2022 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | approved, future | Education Programs 2022-24 | 202313199349110151 |
| 2022 | Builders Initiative Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | To provide support for 2022 operations. | 202323159349100707 |
| 2022 | Nike Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202321019349102627 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $40,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202331919349100723 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $40,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202331919349100723 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $36,000 | paid | General operating support | 202312279349301591 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $36,000 | paid | General operating support | 202432279349301703 |
| 2022 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | general operating support | 202313199349107076 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $30,000 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202311359349313966 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | approved, future | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | FOR STRENGTHENING THE SCHOOL THROUGH THEATER ARTS | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202301309349101020 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202303179349103040 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202320729349100117 |
| 2022 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 202323149349101322 |
| 2022 | The Allstate Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | EOY-2022 GO Supplemental Grant - Black Ensemble Theater Corporation | 202303199349107335 |
| 2022 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | approved, future | TO ERADICATE RACISM AND ITS DAMAGING EFFECTS ON SOCIETY THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THEATER ARTS. | 202323139349102802 |
| 2022 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202331719349100528 |
| 2022 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | TO ERADICATE RACISM AND ITS DAMAGING EFFECTS ON SOCIETY THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THEATER ARTS. | 202323139349102802 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $9,302 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312409349300046 |
| 2022 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202310949349100006 |
| 2022 | Shippy Foundation C/O the Clark Estates Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202343189349105439 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | to support staff attendance at the Grant Professionals Association annual conference | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | The Allstate Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $2,368 | paid | EOY-2022 GO Supplemental Grant - Black Ensemble Theater Corporation | 202303199349107335 |
| 2022 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202341009349100614 |
| 2022 | Gavlin Family Foundation C/O Patricia Kay | Black Ensemble Theater Co Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202342139349100729 |
| 2022 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | MATCH/DISCRETIONARY | 202323149349101322 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Caryl H and Bernard M Susman Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202313129349101146 |
| 2022 | Ross Stores Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $400 | paid | YOUTH PROGRAM | 202232169349101013 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $390 | paid | MATCHING GIFTS | 202313079349100411 |
| 2022 | Hyman & Susan Feldman Family Foundation C/O Ina Burd | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $300 | paid | CIVIC | 202331359349101408 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $200 | paid | In support of general operations | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202322839349100212 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $23 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $5,029,450 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | Iff | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $575,000 | paid | Working Capital as part of the CCT program grant | 202222349349301252 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $160,250 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202222249349300837 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202340929349100004 |
| 2021 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | LEADERS FOR A NEW CHICAGO AWARDEE | 202200679349100315 |
| 2021 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $40,000 | approved, future | Arts Access and Learning | 202240189349100009 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | For Strengthening The School Through Theater Arts | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2021 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202241099349101209 |
| 2021 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 202220199349100202 |
| 2021 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $14,693 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202240469349301419 |
| 2021 | Shirley & David B Sykes Family Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $11,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE ORGS QUAL PURPOSE | 202420169349100242 |
| 2021 | Ivanhoe Theater Foundation C/O Douglas Bragan | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202111459349300416 |
| 2021 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202230709349101203 |
| 2021 | Union Pacific Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | 202212299349100721 |
| 2021 | Gavlin Family Foundation C/O Patricia Kay | Black Ensemble Theater Co Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202202399349100100 |
| 2021 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202210839349100001 |
| 2021 | Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | Unrestricted | 202201589349101110 |
| 2021 | Williams Family Charitable Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | General charitable purposes | 202222319349100112 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | For general operations | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202232809349100618 |
| 2021 | Hyman & Susan Feldman Family Foundation C/O Ina Burd | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $200 | paid | CIVIC | 202211679349100561 |
| 2020 | The Joyce Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $90,000 | paid | President's Discretionary Fund | 202103199349107525 |
| 2020 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202103199349105690 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202133169349104553 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $56,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202112239349302351 |
| 2020 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | general operating support $20,000 plus one time addition to help manage the impact of COVID-19 $10,000 | 202113159349103871 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | For Strengthening The School Through Theater Arts | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | approved, future | For Strengthening The School Through Theater Arts | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $28,900 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202121359349300427 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | EMERGENCY GENERAL SUPPORT | 202103199349105690 |
| 2020 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202133169349100538 |
| 2020 | Seabury Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202142729349101209 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202133169349104553 |
| 2020 | Frankel Julius N Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 202110699349100411 |
| 2020 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 202133199349100033 |
| 2020 | Shirley & David B Sykes Family Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $14,999 | paid | TO FURTHER THE ORGS QUAL PURPOSE | 202103549349100105 |
| 2020 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $11,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202141259349103654 |
| 2020 | Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | Eradicating racism through theater arts | 202102779349100520 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | For general operating support | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | Sarah Siddons Society Inc | Black Temple Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP | 202103549349300835 |
| 2020 | Gavlin Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202202249349100215 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $750 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | Unrestricted | 202101169349100420 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | For general operations | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | 202130929349100503 |
| 2020 | Circle of Service Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | MATCH/DISCRETIONARY | 202133199349100033 |
| 2020 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Black Ensembe Theater Chcago, IL | D | $250 | paid | Gifts of Time | 202220129349100907 |
| 2020 | Ericka and Matthew Thacker Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theatre Corporation Chicago, IL | C | $200 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 202101529349100750 |
| 2020 | Aetna Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $45 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202113199349104976 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $29 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | Chicago Cubs Charities | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | A | $107,300 | paid | Event Sponsorship and General Support | 202042379349301304 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2019 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202040729349100809 |
| 2019 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202022199349300707 |
| 2019 | George H Eddings Sr and Alfreda R Eddings Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS | 202001989349100220 |
| 2019 | Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | Unrestricted | 202021749349100707 |
| 2019 | Hyman & Susan Feldman Family Foundation C/O Ina Burd | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $100 | paid | ARTS | 202021849349101327 |
| 2018 | The Chicago Community Trust | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | A | $51,500 | paid | THE LONE RANGER WAS A BLACK MAN PRODUCTION | 201932249349300348 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | For Strengthening The School Through Theater Arts | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | approved, future | For Strengthening The School Through Theater Arts | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ansemble Theater Chicago, IL | D | $25,000 | paid | DONATION | 201910949349100141 |
| 2018 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ansemble Theater Chicago, IL | D | $25,000 | paid | DONATION | 201910949349100141 |
| 2018 | Dona & Sam Scott Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | DONATION | 201910949349100141 |
| 2018 | The Alvin Marley Foundation Inc | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 201911009349100801 |
| 2018 | Weinbergnewton Family Foundation | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 201911559349100006 |
| 2018 | Rahm Emanuel & Amy Rule Charitable Trust C/O Trimarco Radencich LLC | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 201921349349101357 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | For general operating support | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Abbvie Foundation | Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | B | $857 | paid | Matching Grant | 201931339349102918 |
| 2018 | Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II | Black Ensemble Theatre Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | Unrestricted | 201911349349102326 |
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