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Who funds Higher Learning Commission

EIN 36-4405660 · Chicago, IL · NTEE B40

Higher Learning Commission of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-4405660) was named as a grant recipient by 2 funders in 2 grants paid totaling $750,000 in tax years 2023–2024, 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

$750,000

2 grants paid

Funders

2

distinct grantmakers

Tax years

2023–2024

as reported by funders

Funders

Grantmakers ranked by total paid to Higher Learning Commission
FunderStateMatchGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Ecmc Foundation 41-1990628MNA1$500,0002024
Lumina Foundation for Education Inc 35-1813228INB1$250,0002023

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 2 most recent grants naming this organization.

Grants to Higher Learning Commission as reported by funders
Tax yearFunderRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Ecmc FoundationHigher Learning Commission (hlc) Chicago, ILA$500,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202533199349301973
2023Lumina Foundation for Education IncHigher Learning Commission Chicago, ILB$250,000paidTo create a new business model focused on short-term credentials that include and expand beyond traditional programs and degrees.202443209349104529

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.

The same organization elsewhere in the program: exempt status and filing health · federal awards · grant guidance · open opportunities.

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