Chicago CRED Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 81-3130448 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$9.3M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$20.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $23,003 and $210,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,500,000 |
| Youth Peace Center Of Roseland | Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,450,000 |
| Northwestern University (Evanston) | Evanston, IL | General Support | $863,582 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | General Support | $823,000 |
| Institute For Non-Violence Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Support | $725,250 |
| Target Area Devcorp | Chicago, IL | General Support | $488,165 |
| Alliance Of Local Service Organizations | Chicago, IL | General Support | $385,876 |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network | Chicago, IL | General Support | $300,000 |
| New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church | Chicago, IL | General Support | $300,000 |
| Project HOOD | Chicago, IL | General Support | $217,000 |
| Acclivus Inc | Chicago, IL | General Support | $210,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Support | $200,000 |
| Firehouse Community Arts Center | Chicago, IL | General Support | $150,000 |
| Public Equity | Homewood, IL | General Support | $126,436 |
| Black Men United | Chicago, IL | General Support | $110,250 |
| Bridging The Gap | Rosemont, IL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Civic Consulting Alliance | Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Insiple | Chicago, IL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Near North 365 | Chicago, IL | General Support | $45,000 |
| African American Family Association | Tulepo, MS | General Support | $45,000 |
| 5 Hands Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Incredible Difference Makers | Chicago, IL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Reimagining Roseland Community Collective | Chicago, IL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Together Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Support | $38,060 |
| Team Outreach Services NFP | Chicago, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Englewood First Responders | Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Think Outside Da Block | Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hope Culture (Victory Outreach Church) | Berwyn, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Englewood Heroes | Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Impact Chicagoland NFP | Chicago, IL | General Support | $23,003 |
| House Of Hope | Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Jf Fresh Start | Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Unstacked Inc | Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Exxperts Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Increase The Peace | Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Leadership Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,576 |
| Hope Center Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Strides For Peace | Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,200 |
| New Life Centers Of Chicagoland NFP | Chicago, IL | General Support | $750 |
| 2024 Grants Paid in 2025 | Chicago, IL | General Support | -$1,242,937 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,312,211 | 41 |
| 2024 | $9,322,364 | 51 |
| 2023 | $7,519,305 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642469349100029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3130448
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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