Harper Court Arts Council Inc
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3689943 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$119K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | Paula Jones President |
|---|---|
| Address | 1525 E 53rd Street, Chicago IL 60615 |
| Phone | 7733638282 |
| Form and materials | Written proposals of no more than five pages are required providing a brief description of the organization's history, purpose and activities, statement of the need for support,the Hyde Park/Kenwood Park population it serves, how the project will promote economic development (if applicable), and how the planned project will address the stated need. Required attachments include a grant application cover sheet, a uniform organizational operating and project budget, a list of current and projected funders of the organization and project, a list of board members including affiliations, a copy of the organization's IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, the most recent audit and 990, and a list of staff with qualifications. |
| Deadlines | See Organization's website for submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | The Organization will not consider requests for the following: 1) attempts to influence legislation or support a candidate for public office; 2) purchase of dinner or raffle tickets or advertising in an event program; 3) grants to individuals. |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Theatre Fund | Chicago, IL | Support high school theatre program | $10,000 |
| Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange | Chicago, IL | Provides free and low cost recycled materials to arts education programs | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Chicago, IL | Support Art Center programs | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park Jazz Festival | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood Jazz Fest | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood youth programs | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park School of Dance | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood dance program | $10,000 |
| The Experimental Station | Chicago, IL | Support bridge of diverse and historically divided neighborhoods | $10,000 |
| Hyde Park Youth Symphony | Chicago, IL | Support youth music program | $9,500 |
| South East Chicago Commission | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $5,000 |
| Nichols Park Advisory | Chicago, IL | Support Parks | $4,500 |
| Chicago Chorale | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
| Children's Book Fair of Hyde Park | Chicago, IL | Support childrens book fair | $3,000 |
| Definition Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
| DuSable Museum | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
| Ecosystem of Care | Chicago, IL | Support Parks | $3,000 |
| Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company | Chicago, IL | Support music program | $3,000 |
| Hyde Park Refugee Project | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
| Options For Youth | Chicago, IL | Youth Support | $3,000 |
| Project Fielding | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
| Smart Museum | Chicago, IL | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500349349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3689943
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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