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Who funds Young Chicago Authors
EIN 36-3772997 · Chicago, IL · NTEE A60
Young Chicago Authors of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-3772997) was named as a grant recipient by 37 funders in 110 grants paid totaling $3,548,923 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
$3,548,923
110 grants paid
Funders
37
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$915,000
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 118 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | approved, future | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202620759349101002 |
| 2025 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $35,000 | paid | FOR EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS | 202621339349101392 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202641069349100149 |
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $28,000 | paid | PROJECT - FUNDING FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PROGRAM | 202620759349101002 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $26,567 | paid | CHARITABLE DONATION | 202610489349300906 |
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | PROJECT - FUNDING FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PROGRAM | 202620759349101002 |
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202620759349101002 |
| 2025 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $7,882 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202641969349302754 |
| 2025 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $7,882 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202533509349301608 |
| 2024 | Zell Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $165,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202543049349100019 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $105,000 | paid | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 202512119349301861 |
| 2024 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202521299349101697 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | approved, future | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Lannan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $80,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202521719349100002 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | The Poetry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $45,000 | paid | EQUITY IN VERSE GRANT | 202543149349102334 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $45,000 | paid | FOR EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $35,000 | approved, future | FOR EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202533159349101983 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202541209349102554 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $24,500 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2024 | Jentes Family Foundation C/O William Jentes | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $8,028 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202531619349100508 |
| 2024 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $5,614 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530159349302758 |
| 2024 | The Allstate Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | JANUARY 2025 FLASH CONSULTING DAY | 202533229349100133 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $1,800 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | FOR YOUNG CHICAGO AUTHORS IN CELEBRATION OF THE FRY FOUNDATION'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $100 | paid | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | 202531699349100608 |
| 2023 | Zell Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $165,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202403199349100400 |
| 2023 | Zell Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $165,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202403199349100400 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $120,000 | paid | General Operating Support - one-time contribution per emergency funding appeal, In support of general operating investments to strengthen 2023 program delivery and capacity building efforts. | 202442279349302684 |
| 2023 | Lannan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $80,000 | paid | TEACHING ARTIST CULTIVATION PROGRAM | 202421729349101112 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $65,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202443199349102299 |
| 2023 | Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $65,000 | paid | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | 202433209349319023 |
| 2023 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202401369349104710 |
| 2023 | The Poetry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $45,000 | paid | EQUITY IN VERSE | 202413169349102436 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $35,000 | paid | FOR EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202401519349101905 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $20,000 | paid | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | 202412739349300401 |
| 2023 | The Allstate Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | 2024 GO SUPPLEMENTAL WELLNESS & RESPITE GRANT | 202443209349107234 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | In support of general operations. | 202423189349103932 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Young Chgo Authors Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FUND (FY2023) | 202410749349100326 |
| 2023 | Jentes Family Foundation C/O William Jentes | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $8,238 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202412199349100851 |
| 2023 | The Allstate Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | EMPLOYEE HELPING HANDS GRANT | 202443209349107234 |
| 2023 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202443059349101309 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $58 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | Zell Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202323199349106612 |
| 2022 | Lannan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $80,000 | paid | TEACHING ARTIST CULTIVATION PROGRAM | 202341329349103664 |
| 2022 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $52,500 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202321329349101032 |
| 2022 | Prince Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | general operating support | 202333199349106493 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202303179349103040 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | paid | FOR SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202331919349100723 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $16,000 | paid | Matching grant for 2021 | 202432279349301703 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $16,000 | paid | Matching grant for 2021 | 202312279349301591 |
| 2022 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $11,668 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202340469349301209 |
| 2022 | Jentes Family Foundation C/O William Jentes | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $10,919 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202313179349101141 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | Exe. Disc. Grant | 202331919349100723 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $9,200 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Saving Susan Ministry Inc Kennesaw, GA | A | $9,200 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $3,200 | paid | In support of general operations | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | Lannan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202341329349103664 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $270 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202322839349100212 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $88 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2022 | The Academy of American Poets Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND | 202431359349307428 |
| 2022 | The Academy of American Poets Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $0 + $10,000 non-cash | paid | LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND | 202311359349315496 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $105,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM DELIVERY, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, COACHING, AND CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS | 202222249349300837 |
| 2021 | Lannan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $72,000 | paid | TEACHING ARTIST CULTIVATION PROGRAM | 202231819349100923 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | approved, future | For support of the Education Partnerships program | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | paid | For support of the Education Partnerships program | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202240189349100009 |
| 2021 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202211369349101906 |
| 2021 | Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221259349101732 |
| 2021 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $11,119 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202240469349301419 |
| 2021 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $10,308 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202221369349301622 |
| 2021 | The Academy of American Poets Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | MELLON LITERARY ART EMERGENCY FUND (LAEF) | 202241369349301914 |
| 2021 | Susan Crown Exchange Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | PUBLIC CHARITY | 202241409349100404 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $4,550 | paid | In support of general operations. | 202340929349100004 |
| 2021 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202232809349100618 |
| 2020 | Zell Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $375,000 | approved, future | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202103139349102075 |
| 2020 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $250,000 | approved, future | LOUDER THAN A BOMB CHICAGO YOUTH POETRY FESTIVAL AND GENERAL OPERATING | 202113199349107471 |
| 2020 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | LOUDER THAN A BOMB CHICAGO YOUTH POETRY FESTIVAL AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202113199349107471 |
| 2020 | Zell Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $125,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202103139349102075 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $105,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY WRITING WORKSHOPS, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202112239349302351 |
| 2020 | Lannan Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $78,000 | paid | TEACHING ARTIST CULTIVATION PROGRAM | 202142519349101154 |
| 2020 | Prince Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $65,000 | paid | general operating support | 202143159349103144 |
| 2020 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $55,000 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202122679349100612 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | paid | For the Education Partnerships Program | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202133169349100538 |
| 2020 | Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202131199349101508 |
| 2020 | Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $7,500 | paid | HUMANITIES PROGRAM | 202102029349301305 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $7,375 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202133169349104553 |
| 2020 | Jentes Family Foundation C/O William Jentes | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $5,138 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202142539349101204 |
| 2020 | The Conant Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202131379349100398 |
| 2020 | Skender Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $5,000 | paid | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | 202103199349304435 |
| 2020 | The Lulu Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | TO ALLOW YOUNG PEOPLE TO STUDY, WRITE, AND PERFORM POETRY. | 202121349349101032 |
| 2020 | The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | General & Unrestricted | 202122879349100802 |
| 2020 | Public Welfare Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $400 | paid | General support | 202122289349100107 |
| 2020 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $150 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202122529349101012 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $69 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $30,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202022199349300707 |
| 2019 | Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202041749349100024 |
| 2019 | Jentes Family Foundation C/O William Jentes | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $5,700 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 202032329349100413 |
| 2019 | The Lewis Greenwood Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | Charitable | 202032069349100308 |
| 2019 | James Lee and Annanette Harper Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $4,000 | paid | SUSTAINING | 202021229349101002 |
| 2018 | Surdna Foundation Inc Att Marc de Venoge | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | General support | 201921339349103542 |
| 2018 | The Chicago Community Trust | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $48,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 201932249349300348 |
| 2018 | Prince Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | general operating support | 201923109349101252 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | approved, future | For the Education Partnerships Program | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | C | $35,000 | approved, future | For the Education Partnerships Program | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201922809349100302 |
| 2018 | Chicago Teachers Union Foundation Inc | Young Chicago Authors Glencoe, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTION | 201911509349300611 |
| 2018 | The Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | A | $8,000 | paid | HUMANITIES PROGRAM | 201940749349300749 |
| 2018 | Bruce and Ann Bachmann Family Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $2,500 | paid | TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF RECIPIENT. | 201930949349100428 |
| 2018 | The Lulu Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | TO ALLOW YOUNG PEOPLE TO STUDY, WRITE, AND PERFORM POETRY. | 201931339349101348 |
| 2018 | Jentes Family Foundation C/O William Jentes | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | 201911359349102921 |
| 2018 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | Young Chicago Authors Chicago, IL | B | $200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 201932679349100303 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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