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Who funds Congo Square Theatre Company
EIN 36-4333856 · Chicago, IL · NTEE A60
Congo Square Theatre Company of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-4333856) was named as a grant recipient by 27 funders in 86 grants paid totaling $2,524,400 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
$2,524,400
86 grants paid
Funders
27
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$661,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust 36-2167000 | IL | A | 5 | $578,000 | 2023 |
| Iff 36-3656836 | IL | A | 2 | $425,000 | 2024 |
| The Joyce Foundation 36-6079185 | IL | C | 5 | $350,000 | 2024 |
| Reva and David Logan Foundation 36-6139439 | IL | C | 2 | $175,000 | 2023 |
| Lloyd a Fry Foundation 36-6108775 | IL | C | 16 | $138,500 | 2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc 36-6108293 | IL | C | 5 | $110,000 | 2025 |
| Alphawood Foundation 36-3805338 | IL | C | 5 | $105,000 | 2025 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation 36-6108460 | IL | CD | 12 | $101,500 | 2024 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial 36-6076088 | IL | C | 4 | $85,000 | 2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois 36-6059408 | IL | C | 5 | $72,500 | 2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc 13-6106961 | NY | C | 4 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Arts Midwest Inc 41-1000424 | MN | A | 1 | $50,000 | 2021 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001 | MA | A | 2 | $49,000 | 2022 |
| Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation 23-7028857 | IL | C | 2 | $35,000 | 2023 |
| Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc 27-4281614 | IN | C | 2 | $30,000 | 2022 |
| East Bay Community Foundation 94-6070996 | CA | A | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Lilly Awards Foundation Inc 27-0987854 | NY | A | 1 | $23,700 | 2024 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc 26-1269202 | DC | A | 1 | $20,000 | 2023 |
| The Seabury Foundation 61-1934172 | IL | D | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation 51-0198509 | CA | A | 1 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| Hyatt Hotels Foundation 46-2918450 | IL | CD | 2 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Walter Family Foundation Inc 46-1384089 | IL | C | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Theater League Inc 51-0196231 | MO | A | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| League of Chicago Theatres Foundation 36-3031980 | IL | A | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund 46-0942102 | SC | A | 1 | $8,500 | 2022 |
| National New Play Network Ltd 13-4018585 | FL | A | 1 | $7,500 | 2024 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) 23-7093598 | IL | C | 1 | $200 | 2023 |
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 99 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alphawood Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202543529349100314 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202641069349100149 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | approved, future | CULTURE | 202543089349101334 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | paid | CULTURE | 202543089349101334 |
| 2024 | Iff | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $75,000 | paid | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | 202522319349301322 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | paid | FOR THE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES RESIDENCY ENRICHMENT (CORE) PROGRAM AND CONGO AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE (CAST) PROGRAM | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202541209349102554 |
| 2024 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202533159349101983 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Lilly Awards Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $23,700 | paid | HANSBERRY STATUE TOUR | 202512459349301356 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | 202500529349100620 |
| 2024 | Alphawood Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202413559349100811 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202513059349100601 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $12,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202513059349100601 |
| 2024 | Theater League Inc | Congo Square Theatre North Dearborn Street, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | 202511059349301981 | |
| 2024 | The Seabury Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION (CE+E) | 202523179349101242 |
| 2024 | National New Play Network Ltd | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | A | $7,500 | paid | RWP GRANT | 202531339349300443 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | IN HONOR OF ERICKA RATCLIFF | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202521289349101547 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $220,000 | paid | support for new or lapsed donors Challenge, General operations., To develop a strategic plan. | 202442279349302684 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | approved, future | Culture | 202433109349101803 |
| 2023 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202423209349104422 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | Culture | 202433109349101803 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | approved, future | Culture | 202433109349101803 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | approved, future | Culture | 202433109349101803 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | Culture | 202433109349101803 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $40,000 | paid | FOR THE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES RESIDENCY ENRICHMENT (CORE) PROGRAM AND CONGO AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE (CAST) PROGRAM | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $30,000 | approved, future | FOR THE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES RESIDENCY ENRICHMENT (CORE) PROGRAM AND CONGO AFTER SCHOOL THEATRE (CAST) PROGRAM | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $27,500 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202401369349104710 |
| 2023 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202443199349102299 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | CAPACITY - FUNDING TO INCREASE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS | 202410749349100326 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $24,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202403189349100635 |
| 2023 | Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | A | $20,000 | paid | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | 202433209349319023 |
| 2023 | Alphawood Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202410169349100241 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202401519349101905 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $15,000 | paid | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | 202412739349300401 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | 202400409349100130 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202403189349100635 |
| 2023 | The Seabury Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION (CE+E) | 202433199349102273 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202411319349101006 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $200 | paid | In support of general operations. | 202423189349103932 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Congo Square Theatre Company New York Chicago, IL | A | $111,500 | paid | Production Support for ?What to Send up When it goes Down?, general operating support. | 202432279349301703 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Congo Square Theatre Company New York Chicago, IL | A | $111,500 | paid | Production Support for ?What to Send up When it goes Down?, general operating support. | 202312279349301591 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | approved, future | Culture | 202303139349103010 |
| 2022 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343199349103754 |
| 2022 | Reva and David Logan Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $100,000 | approved, future | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202343199349103754 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | Culture | 202303139349103010 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $24,500 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $24,500 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202331919349100723 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | PROGRAM | 202303179349103040 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | FOR SUPPORT OF EDUCATION + OUTREACH PROGRAMMING | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Alphawood Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202340129349100774 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202320729349100117 |
| 2022 | Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | PRESENTATION OF WORLD CULTURE THEATRE TO NEGLECTED COMMUNITIES. | 202322989349100412 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $15,000 | paid | Cash Reserve Challenge | 202423129349100027 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $15,000 | paid | Cash Reserve Challenge | 202313199349108761 |
| 2022 | League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | Congo Square Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | Powering the Arts Program | 202340549349300414 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | General operations | 202423129349100027 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | General operations | 202313199349108761 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $8,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312409349300046 |
| 2022 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $7,000 | paid | CONGO SQUARE CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT + GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202300729349100530 |
| 2022 | Hyatt Hotels Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202341309349103989 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $1,250 | paid | BIPOC Leadership Circle | 202313199349108761 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $1,250 | paid | BIPOC Leadership Circle | 202423129349100027 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $1,250 | paid | BIPOC Leadership Circle | 202313199349108761 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $1,250 | paid | BIPOC Leadership Circle | 202423129349100027 |
| 2021 | Iff | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $350,000 | paid | Working Capital as part of the CCT program grant | 202222349349301252 |
| 2021 | Arts Midwest Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $50,000 | paid | UNITED STATES REGIONAL ARTS RESILIENCE FUND PHASE 1 | 202143159349304399 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $26,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG BLACK COLLEGE PLAYWRIGHTS, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202222249349300837 |
| 2021 | East Bay Community Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202241339349303434 |
| 2021 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | Arts Access and Learning | 202240189349100009 |
| 2021 | Alphawood Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202132739349100008 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | For support of Congo Square Education + Outreach Programming | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $12,500 | paid | General Operating Support | 202332799349100323 |
| 2021 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | approved, future | General Operating Support | 202332799349100323 |
| 2021 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202230709349101203 |
| 2021 | Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED, EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | 202211369349101906 |
| 2021 | Hyatt Hotels Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $5,000 | approved, future | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202221339349104462 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | For general operating support | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | For general operations | 202211229349101501 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | A | $109,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202112239349302351 |
| 2020 | The Joyce Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $75,000 | paid | Culture | 202103199349107525 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $60,000 | approved, future | General Operating Support | 202133199349102728 |
| 2020 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202133169349100538 |
| 2020 | Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $15,000 | paid | PRESENTATION OF WORLD CULTURE THEATRE TO NEGLECTED COMMUNITIES. | 202133169349103493 |
| 2020 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $13,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING & ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSITION SUPPORT | 202130219349100103 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | General Operating Support | 202133199349102728 |
| 2020 | Walter Family Foundation Inc | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | TO PRODUCE TRANSFORMATIVE WORK ROOTED IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA | 202133199349109913 |
| 2020 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | For the re-design of its educational and outreach programs | 202131319349100003 |
| 2020 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING & ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSITION SUPPORT | 202130219349100103 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | approved, future | For CORE: Curriculum Objectives Residency Enrichment and CAST: Congo After-School Theater | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Hyatt Hotels Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | General Support | 201921339349102997 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | In recognition of Cheryl Lynn Bruce | 201900589349100605 |
| 2018 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL | C | $1,500 | paid | In honor of James and Gertie Wooten and Terry Mazany | 201900589349100605 |
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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