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Who funds Merit School of Music
EIN 36-3028768 · Chicago, IL · NTEE A6E0
Merit School of Music of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-3028768) was named as a grant recipient by 130 funders in 470 grants paid totaling $21,965,785 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
$21,965,785
470 grants paid
Funders
130
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$2,608,500
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 495 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,050,000 | paid | Program Support | 202641259349102919 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $610,000 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202601289349302480 |
| 2025 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202611669349100701 |
| 2025 | Julius and Cynthia Huebner Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $216,650 | paid | SUPPORT | 202621359349100737 |
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $200,670 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | The Canning Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202621339349102357 |
| 2025 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $108,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202543219349102409 |
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $105,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202621329349306657 |
| 2025 | The James Huntington Foundation C/O Mr Samuel H Ellis | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $80,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202631479349100603 |
| 2025 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202543219349102409 |
| 2025 | John H Hart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 202611809349100011 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $44,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202641069349100149 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | FOR MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES | 202621339349101392 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $39,750 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | Sage Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | General, charitable, educational | 202641189349101004 |
| 2025 | Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 202631279349100438 |
| 2025 | The Clinton Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202601349349104995 |
| 2025 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202641329349100819 |
| 2025 | James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202611279349100906 |
| 2025 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202543219349102409 |
| 2025 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $9,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202600689349100110 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $8,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202630489349300743 |
| 2025 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $7,583 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202641969349302754 |
| 2025 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $7,583 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202533509349301608 |
| 2025 | The Vitale Family Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | Charitable Event | 202630939349100803 |
| 2025 | Howard L Gottlieb Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,009 | paid | DONATION | 202620619349100957 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | FOR THE FUND TO SUPPORT HEARING IMPAIRED YOUTH | 202621339349101392 |
| 2025 | Chang Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202533149349100918 |
| 2025 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202640419349100519 |
| 2025 | Robert M Levy and Diane Vs Levy Family Foundation C/O Robert Levy | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202621339349101992 |
| 2025 | Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundati On | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202533569349100203 |
| 2025 | The H & a Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF CHICAGO-AREA YOUTH THROUGH REMOVING BARRIERS TO HIGH QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION | 202621329349104312 |
| 2025 | The Lucille & Joseph Block Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202620979349100422 |
| 2025 | Loeb Family Foundation Inc | Merit School Chicago, IL | D | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | 202620879349100007 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | Matching | 202641069349100149 |
| 2025 | Cdm Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202601259349101235 |
| 2025 | Karger Fund C/O Nathan M Grossman & Associates | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202601259349100125 |
| 2025 | Chicago Educational Research Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | FOCUSES ON HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS AND TEENS, OFFERING GROUP MUSIC CLASSES, PRIVATE LESSONS, AND CONSERVATORY LEVEL INSTRUCTION | 202611319349103731 |
| 2025 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202543219349102409 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202543009349101114 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $550,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE | 202543009349101114 |
| 2024 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500,000 | paid | Program Support | 202512529349100706 |
| 2024 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $475,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202501579349100405 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $441,584 | paid | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | 202511339349301311 |
| 2024 | Julius and Cynthia Huebner Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $333,350 | paid | SUPPORT | 202511339349102436 |
| 2024 | Crankstart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHICAGO-AREA YOUTHS ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 202543179349103724 |
| 2024 | Crankstart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | approved, future | TO SUPPORT CHICAGO-AREA YOUTHS ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION | 202543179349103724 |
| 2024 | Zell Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $200,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202543049349100019 |
| 2024 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $187,500 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202532209349101108 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $175,000 | approved, future | Merit Music in Communities 2024-2026 | 202533169349102318 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $160,000 | approved, future | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202503169349102460 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | Merit Music in Communities 2024-2026 | 202533169349102318 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | Merit Music in Communities | 202533169349102318 |
| 2024 | Kiphart Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202503219349107950 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING | 202502869349100630 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $80,000 | paid | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202503169349102460 |
| 2024 | The James Huntington Foundation C/O Mr Samuel H Ellis | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202541329349101169 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $72,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2024 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $72,100 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202443199349103479 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $70,471 | paid | PROVIDE MUSIC LESSONS TO HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS | 202513189349309341 |
| 2024 | Beatrice P Delany Char TR Xxxxx7003 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $70,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202541279349102049 |
| 2024 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $68,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202532209349101108 |
| 2024 | An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202511679349100576 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $55,432 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $55,000 | paid | EARMARKED FOR RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL PROGRAM | 202533119349101968 |
| 2024 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $55,000 | approved, future | EARMARKED FOR RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL PROGRAM | 202533119349101968 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $55,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202541209349102554 |
| 2024 | The Pelino Charitable Foundation | Merit School Chicago, IL | D | $50,000 | paid | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | 202532589349100793 |
| 2024 | John H Hart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 202513169349101506 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $40,665 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $40,500 | paid | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 202512119349301861 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | FOR MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Sargent Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202522969349100907 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | approved, future | FOR MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $33,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | 202513179349102216 |
| 2024 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $32,000 | paid | MUSIC TO MY EARS PROGRAM | 202532209349101108 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202533159349101983 |
| 2024 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | Summer Programs 2024 | 202533169349102318 |
| 2024 | The Joseph B Glossberg Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | DONATION | 202501339349102465 |
| 2024 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 202541759349100209 |
| 2024 | Donald and Lorena Meier Fdn | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 202402699349101055 |
| 2024 | The Bluhm Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202533179349102253 |
| 2024 | D and R Charitable Fund C/O Louise Glasser | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | CIVIC & SOCIAL | 202513149349103361 |
| 2024 | Circle of Service Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202533189349102913 |
| 2024 | Sage Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | General, charitable, educational | 202501269349101745 |
| 2024 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | CORPORATE DONATION | 202543219349101424 |
| 2024 | The Clinton Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531339349103313 |
| 2024 | Luther I Replogle Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202502389349101415 |
| 2024 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $11,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | 202522849349100102 |
| 2024 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 202513169349103596 |
| 2024 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATING | 202503039349100630 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | ARTS AND CULTURE | 202503109349303645 |
| 2024 | Oppenheimer Family Foundation C/O H Oppenheimer | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE | 202501359349103935 |
| 2024 | Zuckerman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202531349349101883 |
| 2024 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202503039349100630 |
| 2024 | Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 202531329349101683 |
| 2024 | Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $8,000 | paid | SCHOOL | 202500709349100620 |
| 2024 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $7,957 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530159349302758 |
| 2024 | James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202541349349102814 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $6,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202520499349301607 |
| 2024 | The Irving Harris Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202533139349100213 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | FOR THE FUND TO SUPPORT HEARING IMPAIRED YOUTH | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Dewoskinroskin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202531339349100303 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | 202531699349100608 |
| 2024 | Chang Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202422919349100602 |
| 2024 | Colman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | Annual Gift | 202543039349101124 |
| 2024 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202501329349103610 |
| 2024 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202501349349100035 |
| 2024 | Jerome H Stone Family Foundation C/O Jim Stone | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $4,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202533219349107223 |
| 2024 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,150 | paid | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | 202543159349102414 |
| 2024 | Jocarno Fund C/O Ms Lauren Krieg | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202533219349101398 |
| 2024 | Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202513189349104186 |
| 2024 | Joy Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202503209349100760 |
| 2024 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | For program that supports hearing impaired youth | 202520459349100022 |
| 2024 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202503089349101560 |
| 2024 | Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundati On | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202413119349101011 |
| 2024 | Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | Music Education | 202542029349100209 |
| 2024 | Dolores Kohl Education Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202500299349100800 |
| 2024 | Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | general operating support | 202503169349102495 |
| 2024 | The Lucille & Joseph Block Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 202533009349100763 |
| 2024 | The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (aka the Music Man Foundation) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202523189349101742 |
| 2024 | The John D & Leslie Henner Burns Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | MUSIC EDUCATION | 202513089349101356 |
| 2024 | Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $750 | paid | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202523149349102812 |
| 2024 | David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $600 | paid | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 202501889349100415 |
| 2024 | Lucy's Children's Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | Provides high qualitymusic education toChicago area youth | 202501489349100310 |
| 2024 | Karger Fund C/O Nathan M Grossman & Associates | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202541259349102029 |
| 2024 | Cdm Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202531019349101013 |
| 2024 | Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | 202502049349100210 |
| 2024 | St Andrews Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | CHARITABLE DONATION | 202513179349100846 |
| 2024 | New Harbor Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $150 | paid | unrestricted | 202542869349100114 |
| 2024 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $20 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202503189349102565 |
| 2024 | Carnelian Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $0 | paid | Operating Support | 202543229349100914 |
| 2023 | The Negaunee Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,225,000 | paid | RESTRICTED USE | 202443039349100644 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $750,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE A FINAL ROUND OF SUPPORT TO THE CHICAGO MUSICAL PATHWAYS INITIATIVE | 202413199349106571 |
| 2023 | The Negaunee Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202443039349100644 |
| 2023 | Crankstart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202433199349103403 |
| 2023 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $225,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202441299349101034 |
| 2023 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | Merit Music in Communities | 202443189349104119 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $119,250 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202431429349301368 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $101,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202441359349309439 |
| 2023 | Kiphart Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202443209349107394 |
| 2023 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | Program Support | 202432059349100123 |
| 2023 | The James Huntington Foundation C/O Mr Samuel H Ellis | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202401349349102470 |
| 2023 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $68,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202412149349100006 |
| 2023 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $62,210 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202441369349301334 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $55,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202401519349101905 |
| 2023 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $51,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202343199349103484 |
| 2023 | Beatrice P Delany Char TR Xxxxx7003 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202412509349101206 |
| 2023 | Zell Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202403199349100400 |
| 2023 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | EARMARKED FOR RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL PROGRAM | 202433199349104138 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | in support of general operations | 202423189349103932 |
| 2023 | Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $49,769 | paid | PROVIDE MUSIC LESSONS TO HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS | 202423099349300857 |
| 2023 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $40,524 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202411039349301716 |
| 2023 | John H Hart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 202403189349103225 |
| 2023 | Sargent Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202432889349100533 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | FOR MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES (MMIC) | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $33,000 | paid | MUSIC TO MY EARS PROGRAM | 202412149349100006 |
| 2023 | The Brinson Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $33,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | 202423199349103057 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202443199349102299 |
| 2023 | The Brinson Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | approved, future | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202423199349103057 |
| 2023 | An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202411659349100316 |
| 2023 | Howard L Gottlieb Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | DONATION | 202401439349100510 |
| 2023 | Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | 202410929349100321 |
| 2023 | Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | 202410929349100321 |
| 2023 | D and R Charitable Fund C/O Louise Glasser | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | CIVIC & SOCIAL | 202433179349102883 |
| 2023 | Circle of Service Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202433199349102998 |
| 2023 | Sage Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | General, charitable, educational | 202411179349100201 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $13,500 | paid | General Operating Support, $1,000: support for lessons for the hearing impaired; $1,000: general operating support | 202442279349302684 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | CORPORATE DONATION | 202433209349104418 |
| 2023 | Luther I Replogle Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | MARY HERRON SCHOLARSHIPS | 202403209349105985 |
| 2023 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 202403059349102000 |
| 2023 | Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | 202410929349100321 |
| 2023 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202432369349100123 |
| 2023 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 202442119349100109 |
| 2023 | The Irving Harris Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202433199349101213 |
| 2023 | James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202401369349100645 |
| 2023 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | 202443169349101114 |
| 2023 | The Clinton Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202431359349104223 |
| 2023 | The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPEARTING | 202421299349100807 |
| 2023 | The Joseph B Glossberg Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | DONATION | 202421279349100627 |
| 2023 | Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $8,000 | paid | SCHOOL | 202343189349102764 |
| 2023 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $6,000 | paid | Bus Transportation for Summer Program Students | 202443189349104119 |
| 2023 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,464 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202443059349101309 |
| 2023 | The Gies Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHICAGO-AREA YOUTH THROUGH REMOVING BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION. | 202431319349100348 |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer Family Foundation C/O H Oppenheimer | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE | 202400859349100130 |
| 2023 | Dewoskinroskin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202412059349101101 |
| 2023 | Colman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | Annual Gift | 202443139349101364 |
| 2023 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202411369349100436 |
| 2023 | Joel & Carol Honigberg Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | music education | 202411649349100506 |
| 2023 | Chang Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202312909349101601 |
| 2023 | Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | 202441209349100324 |
| 2023 | Zuckerman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202422209349100032 |
| 2023 | Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202403259349100015 |
| 2023 | Joy Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202403189349102915 |
| 2023 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | hearing impaired youth program | 202420459349100407 |
| 2023 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202411369349100436 |
| 2023 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | 202520509349100202 |
| 2023 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | 202443139349100429 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | FOR THE FUND TO SUPPORT HEARING IMPAIRED YOUTH | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | FOR THE FUND TO SUPPORT HEARING IMPAIRED YOUTH | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Jocarno Fund C/O Ms Lauren Krieg | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202413119349102236 |
| 2023 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202442569349100709 |
| 2023 | Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | Music Education | 202443179349102804 |
| 2023 | Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundati On | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202333179349103343 |
| 2023 | The Lucille & Joseph Block Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 202421349349103907 |
| 2023 | The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation | Merit School of Muisc Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202421559349100117 |
| 2023 | Lucy's Children's Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | approved, future | Provides high qualitymusic education toChicago area youth | 202421769349100212 |
| 2023 | Lakonishok Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443179349100944 |
| 2023 | Cdm Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202441239349100334 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $320 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2023 | David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | charitable purposes | 202401839349100125 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $8 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202433109349101193 |
| 2023 | Carnelian Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $0 | paid | Operating Support | 202433219349100123 |
| 2022 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE A FINAL ROUND OF SUPPORT TO THE CHICAGO MUSICAL PATHWAYS INITIATIVE | 202303179349100635 |
| 2022 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $750,000 | approved, future | TO PROVIDE A FINAL ROUND OF SUPPORT TO THE CHICAGO MUSICAL PATHWAYS INITIATIVE | 202303179349100635 |
| 2022 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $275,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202301749349100800 |
| 2022 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | paid | Program Support | 202342579349100119 |
| 2022 | Crankstart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202333189349101528 |
| 2022 | The Negaunee Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $200,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE | 202302999349100330 |
| 2022 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES - SELECT PARTNER SITES | 202313199349110151 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $104,690 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202311359349313966 |
| 2022 | Kiphart Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202333199349108278 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $95,500 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $88,355 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $88,355 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | Zell Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202323199349106612 |
| 2022 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202342229349100329 |
| 2022 | The James Huntington Foundation C/O Mr Samuel H Ellis | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202301179349100300 |
| 2022 | The Brinson Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | approved, future | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202343199349100609 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $55,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202331919349100723 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $51,825 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | approved, future | EARMARKED FOR RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL PROGRAM | 202323189349101457 |
| 2022 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | EARMARKED FOR RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL PROGRAM | 202323189349101457 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | in support of general operations | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | Beatrice P Delany Char TR Xxxxx7003 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202320659349100902 |
| 2022 | Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CONSERVATORY PROGRAM | 202333199349103338 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | FOR MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES (MMIC) | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | approved, future | FOR MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES (MMIC) | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | John H Hart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 202303189349105075 |
| 2022 | Sargent Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202323189349103317 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $37,000 | paid | Support of the Allegre Strings Program, general operating support, $3,000 for fund to support hearing impaired youth, and $1,000 for general operating support. Support of May 18, 2022 Gala (no tickets or benefits) | 202312279349301591 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $37,000 | paid | Support of the Allegre Strings Program, general operating support, $3,000 for fund to support hearing impaired youth, and $1,000 for general operating support. Support of May 18, 2022 Gala (no tickets or benefits) | 202432279349301703 |
| 2022 | The Brinson Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $33,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | 202343199349100609 |
| 2022 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202320469349302162 |
| 2022 | An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202331359349104898 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202303179349103040 |
| 2022 | Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $25,034 | paid | PROVIDE MUSIC LESSONS TO HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS | 202303129349301555 |
| 2022 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $22,500 | paid | Music To My Ears Program | 202342229349100329 |
| 2022 | D and R Charitable Fund C/O Louise Glasser | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $18,000 | paid | CIVIC & SOCIAL | 202303039349100965 |
| 2022 | Sage Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | General, charitable, educational | 202333139349101463 |
| 2022 | Circle of Service Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202323149349101322 |
| 2022 | Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | 202331289349103573 |
| 2022 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | CORPORATE DONATION | 202323179349102842 |
| 2022 | John and Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation | Merit Schoolf of Music Chicago, IL | C | $12,500 | paid | OPERATING FUND | 202331299349104563 |
| 2022 | Luther I Replogle Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | MARY HERRON REPLOGLE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202332899349100218 |
| 2022 | The Joseph B Glossberg Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | DONATION | 202341329349101979 |
| 2022 | Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | 202322429349100012 |
| 2022 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | 202333079349100613 |
| 2022 | Oppenheimer Family Foundation C/O H Oppenheimer | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE | 202303119349100430 |
| 2022 | The Clinton Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202321319349102892 |
| 2022 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 202341589349100209 |
| 2022 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202322379349100607 |
| 2022 | The Irving Harris Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202303189349101010 |
| 2022 | The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPEARTING | 202341309349101964 |
| 2022 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 202343199349107854 |
| 2022 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | approved, future | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202322379349100607 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,913 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202322839349100212 |
| 2022 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM | 202342229349100329 |
| 2022 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $7,000 | approved, future | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202333139349101903 |
| 2022 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $7,000 | approved, future | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202333139349101903 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $6,700 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312409349300046 |
| 2022 | Carnelian Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $6,000 | paid | Operating support. | 202333209349100538 |
| 2022 | James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202311299349103776 |
| 2022 | Dewoskinroskin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202422079349100812 |
| 2022 | The John D & Leslie Henner Burns Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | MUSIC EDUCATION | 202302099349100205 |
| 2022 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202331329349104168 |
| 2022 | Colman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202313049349101301 |
| 2022 | Zuckerman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202511219349101081 |
| 2022 | Joy Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202343179349101959 |
| 2022 | Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202333179349103898 |
| 2022 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202331329349104168 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | FOR THE FUND TO SUPPORT HEARING IMPAIRED YOUTH | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | to support staff participation in online training courses offered by The Management Center | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | Thomas H and Donna M Stone Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | CULTURAL | 202310389349100511 |
| 2022 | Jocarno Fund C/O Ms Iris Krieg | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202333189349103628 |
| 2022 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | For the program that supports hearing impaired youths | 202320469349100827 |
| 2022 | First Eagle Investments Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202302499349100430 |
| 2022 | Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | Music Education | 202322689349100617 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,444 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2022 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202333139349101903 |
| 2022 | Dolores Kohl Education Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202320469349100437 |
| 2022 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202321309349102232 |
| 2022 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Merit School of Music Inc Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | Giving children the opportunity to grow through music | 202331299349103458 |
| 2022 | Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | general operating support | 202333189349102458 |
| 2022 | The Lucille & Joseph Block Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 202301019349100300 |
| 2022 | Jerome H Stone Family Foundation C/O Jim Stone | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202323199349109102 |
| 2022 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202333139349101903 |
| 2022 | Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | support of the Jazz Program | 202313199349107076 |
| 2022 | Cdm Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202311289349101301 |
| 2022 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | Matching Gift | 202311349349100086 |
| 2022 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202301309349101020 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $64 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202333149349100933 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $24 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202333149349100933 |
| 2021 | The Joseph B Glossberg Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | paid | DONATION | 202211299349102641 |
| 2021 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison & Held | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202201939349100500 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $107,050 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202231339349309863 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | approved, future | in support of general operations. | 202340929349100004 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $93,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202211339349310116 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $90,900 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $90,000 | paid | General Fund | 202222229349101107 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $62,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC VIRTUAL GALA, AND SCHOLARS FUND | 202222249349300837 |
| 2021 | The James Huntington Foundation C/O Mr Samuel H Ellis | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202241349349100704 |
| 2021 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $55,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202240189349100009 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $53,000 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | Program Support | 202202529349100315 |
| 2021 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 202201339349104555 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202340929349100004 |
| 2021 | Beatrice P Delany Char TR Xxxxx7003 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202200669349100015 |
| 2021 | Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $44,617 | paid | PROVIDE MUSIC LESSONS TO HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS | 202202249349301860 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | For support of Merit Music in Communities | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | The Rusnak Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202200699349100210 |
| 2021 | Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | 202201229349100630 |
| 2021 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202113169349100026 |
| 2021 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $20,500 | paid | GENERAL USE AND/OR SPECIAL FUND/PROJECT | 202240359349300124 |
| 2021 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | Music To My Ears Program | 202222229349101107 |
| 2021 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $16,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202113169349100026 |
| 2021 | Luther I Replogle Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | MARY HERRON REPLOGLE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202212799349100001 |
| 2021 | The Clinton Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202231369349102803 |
| 2021 | The Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPEARTING | 202221319349103977 |
| 2021 | Sirius Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | 202113169349100026 |
| 2021 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $9,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202222499349301317 |
| 2021 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $7,626 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202240469349301419 |
| 2021 | Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,000 | paid | SCHOOL | 202103449349101300 |
| 2021 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202232809349100618 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | For the Financial Aid Fund | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202241329349102959 |
| 2021 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 202201929349101010 |
| 2021 | Chang Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202123109349100217 |
| 2021 | The Gies Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHICAGO-AREA YOUTH THROUGH REMOVING BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION. | 202201329349102825 |
| 2021 | Dewoskinroskin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202422079349100207 |
| 2021 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202201369349101465 |
| 2021 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | Scholars Fund | 202200409349100610 |
| 2021 | Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | Music Education | 202231459349100318 |
| 2021 | Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundati On | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202113019349100126 |
| 2021 | Dolores Kohl Education Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202200469349100800 |
| 2021 | The Lucille & Joseph Block Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 202241579349101404 |
| 2021 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202241339349100819 |
| 2021 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Merit School of Music Inc Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | Giving children the opportunity to grow through music | 202211299349103821 |
| 2021 | Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $750 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | 202212539349100001 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $506 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2021 | Cdm Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202242429349100339 |
| 2021 | Melvoin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202231589349100003 |
| 2021 | David D and Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202241789349100814 |
| 2021 | Karger Fund C/O Nathan M Grossman & Associates | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202201239349100535 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $200 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $150 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2020 | Crankstart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500,000 | approved, future | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202133169349102813 |
| 2020 | Crankstart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $350,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202133169349102813 |
| 2020 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | paid | General Support | 202100749349100145 |
| 2020 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $130,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR 4 PARTNER SITES IN THE MMIC PROGRAM | 202103199349105690 |
| 2020 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | C | $125,000 | approved, future | MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES - SELECT PARTNER SITES | 202103199349105690 |
| 2020 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison & Held | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202131269349101838 |
| 2020 | Caerus Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | approved, future | MERIT MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES - SELECT PARTNER SITES | 202103199349105690 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $105,000 | paid | CULTURE & ARTS | 202121459349300307 |
| 2020 | Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | Program Support | 202132719349100313 |
| 2020 | The Negaunee Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE | 202240119349100029 |
| 2020 | Kiphart Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202113199349106936 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $70,000 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202133169349104553 |
| 2020 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $65,000 | paid | General Fund | 202132029349100308 |
| 2020 | The James Huntington Foundation C/O Mr Samuel H Ellis | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202131339349101993 |
| 2020 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $58,550 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202121359349300427 |
| 2020 | Beatrice P Delany Char TR Xxxxx7003 | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202120359349100612 |
| 2020 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $48,550 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202140489349301804 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $46,250 | paid | TO SUPPORT 2020 GALA, SCHOLARS FUND, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202112239349302351 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | For Merit Music in Communities | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | Verne G and Judith a Istock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | paid | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE | 202131319349102188 |
| 2020 | Sargent Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202143069349101809 |
| 2020 | The Brinson Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $32,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | 202103199349105140 |
| 2020 | John H Hart Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | 202103199349100410 |
| 2020 | Oppenheimer Family Foundation C/O E H Oppenheimer | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE | 202122509349100122 |
| 2020 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AND VOCAL PROGRAM | 202123199349102197 |
| 2020 | Zell Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202103139349102075 |
| 2020 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202133169349100538 |
| 2020 | Howard L Gottlieb Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | DONATION | 202143159349102339 |
| 2020 | Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | TO PROMOTE THE FIELDS OF MUSIC, THE OPERA, AND THE SYMPHONY | 202143159349103319 |
| 2020 | An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202131249349101248 |
| 2020 | D and R Fund C/O James Glasser | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $18,000 | paid | CIVIC & SOCIAL | 202133159349100438 |
| 2020 | Circle of Service Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202133199349100033 |
| 2020 | The Rusnak Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202130709349100803 |
| 2020 | The Knowles Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,500 | paid | Music to My Ears Program | 202132029349100308 |
| 2020 | Luther I Replogle Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | MARY HERRON REPLOGLE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202202799349100000 |
| 2020 | Luther I Replogle Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $12,000 | paid | MARY HERRON REPLOGLE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | 202133059349100718 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | For the Scholars Program | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | The Irving Harris Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202143199349108679 |
| 2020 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | approved, future | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202122429349100817 |
| 2020 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $9,640 | paid | GENERAL USE AND/OR SPECIAL FUND/PROJECT | 202130279349300023 |
| 2020 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $8,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | 202121889349100507 |
| 2020 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202122429349100817 |
| 2020 | D'addario Foundation Inc | The Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $7,000 | approved, future | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202143149349102119 |
| 2020 | Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,000 | paid | SCHOOL | 202130339349100803 |
| 2020 | D'addario Foundation Inc | The Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $7,000 | approved, future | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202143149349102119 |
| 2020 | Carnelian Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $6,000 | paid | Youth development | 202113209349100506 |
| 2020 | The Clinton Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202121339349102382 |
| 2020 | Zuckerman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202131379349100373 |
| 2020 | Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 202101259349100735 |
| 2020 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 202122089349101002 |
| 2020 | Colman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202143069349101189 |
| 2020 | Joy Foundation C/O Leah Joy Zell | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202133129349101543 |
| 2020 | Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202113199349103406 |
| 2020 | Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202141349349101814 |
| 2020 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC. | 202143149349102119 |
| 2020 | Katherine L Olson Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | Music Education | 202102309349100905 |
| 2020 | D'addario Foundation Inc | The Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202143149349102119 |
| 2020 | Jerome H Stone Family Foundation C/O Jim Stone | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202143199349108854 |
| 2020 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | Giving children the opportunity to grow through music | 202311789349100526 |
| 2020 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | Scholars Fund | 202120479349100302 |
| 2020 | D'addario Foundation Inc | The Merit School of Music- Scholarship Chicago, IL | D | $1,000 | paid | THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL ENCOURAGE GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 202143149349102119 |
| 2020 | The Lucille&joseph Block Foundation C/O Susan B Rubnitz | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 202120839349100607 |
| 2020 | Rosenberg Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202103129349101125 |
| 2020 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202141309349100769 |
| 2020 | Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $750 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | 202112169349100821 |
| 2020 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | Matching Gifts Program | 202111319349102181 |
| 2020 | Cdm Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202220529349100302 |
| 2020 | Friedlander Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202123129349100862 |
| 2020 | Melvoin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $350 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202102529349101615 |
| 2020 | David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | Charitable Purposes | 202111609349100901 |
| 2020 | St Andrews Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | CHARITABLE DONATION | 202103129349101205 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $96 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2020 | Aetna Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $68 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202113199349104976 |
| 2020 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202112259349100316 |
| 2020 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131479349100003 |
| 2020 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $24 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202112259349100316 |
| 2020 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $24 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202112259349100316 |
| 2020 | American Express Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $8 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202112259349100316 |
| 2019 | Julian Family Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison & Held | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202042099349100554 |
| 2019 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | General Support | 202011489349100901 |
| 2019 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $61,250 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202022199349300707 |
| 2019 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $52,849 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202041789349301474 |
| 2019 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $27,810 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202010489349300101 |
| 2019 | The Rusnak Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 202040699349100624 |
| 2019 | Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE USE | 202031969349101578 |
| 2019 | Indian River Community Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202001159349301550 |
| 2019 | Elizabeth F Cheney Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | MATCHING OR DISCRETIONARY GRANT | 202020309349100202 |
| 2019 | Chang Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 201942989349101004 |
| 2019 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 202011889349100836 |
| 2019 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $8,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202042029349300269 |
| 2019 | John R Halligan Charitable Fund C/O Norman Kellerman | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $8,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | 202022259349100607 |
| 2019 | Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $7,000 | paid | SCHOOL | 202000449349100205 |
| 2019 | Dolores Kohl Education Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $6,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202040299349100509 |
| 2019 | Smart Family Foundation of Illinois | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 202002309349100035 |
| 2019 | Feitler Family Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,250 | paid | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL | 201922219349100702 |
| 2019 | Leslie Fund Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | Scholar's Fund | 202020449349100907 |
| 2019 | Alfredo and Ada Capitanini Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 201923389349100107 |
| 2019 | The Lucille&joseph Block Foundation C/O Susan B Rubnitz | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 202001679349100735 |
| 2019 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202001409349100855 |
| 2019 | The Schnitzer Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 202011479349101031 |
| 2019 | The Pollock Molchanov Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | FURTHER CHARITABLE FUNCTION | 202001219349100520 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2019 | David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 202021979349101377 |
| 2019 | Karger Fund C/O Nathan M Grossman & Associates | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 202021329349101027 |
| 2019 | William and Wilma Dooley Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | Donation | 202022289349100002 |
| 2019 | Schiff Hardin Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $100 | paid | Exempt Purpose of Organization | 202002389349100805 |
| 2018 | Fulk Family Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | General Support | 201911659349100106 |
| 2018 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $72,900 | paid | FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | 201931359349301478 |
| 2018 | The Chicago Community Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $64,250 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 201932249349300348 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | approved, future | For Merit Music in Communities | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | approved, future | For Merit Music in Communities | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $33,500 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 201930459349302018 |
| 2018 | Julian Family Foundation Co Robert T Napier Harrison & Held | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $30,430 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 201921319349100302 |
| 2018 | Jane W and David M Stone Charitable Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201901349349103430 |
| 2018 | National Philanthropic Trust | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $15,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 201921359349311817 |
| 2018 | An and Pearl G Barnett Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201901319349100700 |
| 2018 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $12,500 | paid | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | 201931309349302443 |
| 2018 | Nib Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | ARTISTIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201931939349100113 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | approved, future | For the Scholars Program | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | For the Scholars Program This program supports private lessons for talented young students at Merit who do not have the resources to pay for them | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | 201941899349100304 |
| 2018 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $8,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201932479349301023 |
| 2018 | Network for Good | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | A | $5,026 | paid | Unrestricted | 201941789349300019 |
| 2018 | Zuckerman Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 201931309349101133 |
| 2018 | D'addario Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC. | 201922469349100502 |
| 2018 | Benjamin Benedict Greenfield Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,900 | paid | PROVIDES MUSICAL EDUCATION TO GIFTED LOW-INCOME CHILDREN | 201920389349100302 |
| 2018 | Joy Foundation C/O Leah Joy Zell | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $3,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 201922709349100112 |
| 2018 | Abbvie Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $2,260 | paid | Matching Grant | 201931339349102918 |
| 2018 | Julian Family Foundation Co Robert T Napier Harrison & Held | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,283 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSES | 201921319349100302 |
| 2018 | Weinbergnewton Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 201911559349100006 |
| 2018 | The Lucille&joseph Block Foundation C/O Susan B Rubnitz | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 201900449349100110 |
| 2018 | Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $750 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE OF THE CHARITY | 201921359349100402 |
| 2018 | Hill Foundation for Families Living With Disabilities | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | general charitable | 201901789349100510 |
| 2018 | The Neisser Family Foundation | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY SUPPORT | 201921339349103062 |
| 2018 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 201931349349102143 |
| 2018 | David D & Mary F Grumhaus Fund | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | 201921359349102002 |
| 2018 | Ilene & Michael Shaw Charitable Trust I | Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | FULFILL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 201941829349100224 |
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