Drw Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-1734765 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | General support | $750,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Chicago, IL | General support | $285,000 |
| Code Platoon | Chicago, IL | General support | $200,000 |
| Greenwood Project | Chicago, IL | General support | $150,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $121,500 |
| Owls Lacrosse | Chicago, IL | General support | $110,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Bottom Line | Boston, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Tech Academy High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Kids First Chicago for Education | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| The Bloc | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Metrosquash NFP | Chicago, IL | General support | $85,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | General support | $75,000 |
| College Possible | Chicago, IL | General support | $75,000 |
| Nourishing Hope Dba Lakeview Pantry | Chicago, IL | General support | $75,000 |
| Start Early | Chicago, IL | General support | $75,000 |
| America Needs You | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Code 2 College Inc | Pflugerville, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Resilience | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| The Women's Home | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Curt's Cafe | Skokie, IL | General support | $45,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Open Books Ltd | Chicago, IL | General support | $35,000 |
| The Alliance 98 | Chicago, IL | General support | $35,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| One Goal | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Reading in Motion | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Exchange | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Vocel | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Make Momma Proud | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,161,500 | 36 |
| 2024 | $2,741,739 | 43 |
| 2023 | $2,607,245 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349101019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1734765
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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