Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-6858270 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$34.4M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$67M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,500 and $958,086.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | The chicago police leadership academy | $10,000,000 |
| Chicago Cred Inc | Chicago, IL | General operations | $7,000,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,200,000 |
| Cara Collective | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,000,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Sue gin scholars initiative | $3,000,000 |
| Univ of Chicago Crime Lab | Chicago, IL | Unengaged youth project | $1,000,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General operations | $958,086 |
| Chinese American Service League | Chicago, IL | General operations | $550,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Chicago encounter | $500,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | College of nursing health clinic | $400,000 |
| Greater Jamaica Development Corp | Jamaica, NY | Sue ling gin fellowships | $305,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Office of civic engagement donation | $160,000 |
| Automotive Mentoring Group | Bedford Park, IL | General operations | $150,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operations | $25,000 |
| Midwest Global Alliance | Chicago, IL | Midwest good matters campaign | $25,000 |
| Navy Pier Inc | Chicago, IL | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Peacetrees Vietnam | Seattle, WA | General operations | $20,000 |
| North American Word Game Players Association | Dallas, TX | Collegiate scrabble championship | $10,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Shelburne, VT | Wildfire restoration in ca | $5,500 |
| Friends of Alzheimer's Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| The National Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago, IL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lycee Francais de Chicago | Chicago, IL | Sponsorship | $4,750 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Police Academy | Chicago, IL | Chicago police leadership academy | $12,140,200 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | General operations | $10,000,000 |
| Chicago Cred Inc | Chicago, IL | General operations | $7,000,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Sue gin scholarship initiative | $7,000,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Support of dept of academic practice nursing (dapn) | $824,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Office of civic engagement | $140,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | 2025 trustees annual fund - general operations | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,356,336 | 31 |
| 2023 | $8,593,050 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102552
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6858270
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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