Encourage Inc
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 59-2752833 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$882,500
Total assets$40.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $125,000 and $2,500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Indianapolis, IN | To support public charities in the future | $4,019,103 |
| Connection for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | To support general operation | $2,500,000 |
| Lake Wales Care Center | Lake Wales, FL | To establish the poitras family fund for housing and literacy | $1,000,000 |
| Anchor House Services Inc | Auburndale, FL | To support general operation, medical-related expenses and transition to success program | $882,500 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Church | Auburndale, FL | To support general operation and building/site maintenance | $378,028 |
| Anchor House Inc of Polk County | Auburndale, FL | To support general operation. | $125,000 |
| Diocese of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | St. albans loan payoff (st. as borrowed $ for roof repair) | $123,308 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,027,939 | 7 |
| 2023 | $610,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543039349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2752833
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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