Equity Residential Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4478772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$163K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing California | Denver, CO | Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special… | $40,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contribution to support the organization's Center for Leadership Excellence that provides a comprehensive, supportive program that fosters… | $25,000 |
| Innovation Network for Communities | Tamworth, NH | Contribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan) | $20,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School | Chicago, IL | Contribution to support education and programs dedicated to providing real-world work experiences to underserved youth in Chicago | $15,000 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution to support programs dedicated to providing training, corporate internships, and professional mentorship to high school… | $15,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| Emergency Network Los Angeles Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Contribution to support the Texas Hill Country flood victims | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Boone, IA | Contribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer | $5,000 |
| Cameron Boyce Foundation | sherman oaks, CA | Contribution to support research, education, and building of awareness dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy | $2,500 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Chicago, IL | Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special… | $2,500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contribution to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $2,500 |
| Common Pantry | Chicago, IL | Contribution to support families seeking emergency food | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,900 | 14 |
| 2024 | $154,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $150,360 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4478772
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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