Chilanta Community Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4349362 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHERYL W HAMMOCK PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE APT 5801, CHICAGO IL 606112243 |
| Phone | 3122802409 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS ONLY WITH FULL DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE FOR REQUEST WITH COPY OF 501(C)3 DESIGNATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR. |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CITIES OF CHICAGO, CHARLOTTE, AND ATLANTA OR WHICH HAVE A RELIGIOUS OR SOCIAL PURPOSE ARE PREFERRED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Veterans Art Museum | Chicago, IL | Financial support to organizations helping solve urban community problems | $25,000 |
| Books and Breakfast | Evanston, IL | To provide breakfast and tutoring for poor children in evanston, il | $15,000 |
| American Writers Museum | Chicago, IL | Provides recognition of authors in the US and encourages writing to school children | $10,000 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | Chicago, IL | Clearing a path for students to and through college | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | To help those in need in asheville, north carolina | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Western North Carolina | Asheville, NC | Enriching lives and communities in western north carolina | $5,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | Eliminating racism and empowering women in the region | $5,000 |
| Friends of Burkino Faso | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Support group for african american male teachers for retention in public schools | $5,000 |
| Chicago Bible Society | Chicago, IL | Bible distribution at cook county jail | $5,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Evanston, IL | Support for children requiring individual therapeutic and specialized care in schools | $2,500 |
| Evanston Scholars | Evanston, IL | College support and mentoring for first generation college applicants | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521759349100107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4349362
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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