United Center Community Economic Development Fund
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4000614 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,700 and $4,700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR HOWARD PIZER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 WEST MADISON STREET, CHICAGO IL 60612 |
| Phone | 3124454445 |
| Form and materials | IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A LOAN OR LOAN GUARANTEE,A BUSINESS ENTITY APPLYING FOR THE FUND'S ASSISTANCE ("APPLICANT") MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: - THE APPLICANT MUST BE LOCATED IN, OR MOVING INTO THE "WEST SIDE" OF CHICAGO - THE APPLICANT MUST BE VALIDLY ORGANZIED AS A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PAERTNERSHIP, OR CORPORATION - THE APPLICANT MUST BE EITHER A START-UP OF A NEW BUSINESS, OR THE EXPANSION, OR RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING BUSINESS - THE INDIVIDUALS OPERATING THE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE SUFFICIENT KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES IN THE PROPOSED BUSINESS TO INDICATE A LIKELIHOOD OF LONG-TERM SUCCESS IN THE PROVISION OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS - THE INDIVIDUALS OPERATING THE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE A COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATING IN APPROPRIATE MENTORING, EDUCATION, OR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO TRAIN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO WORK IN THE BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY THE APPLICANT - THE APPLICANT SHOULD BRING A NEEDED GOOD OR SERVICE INTO THE COMMUNITY - THE APPLICANT |
| Deadlines | See above |
| Restrictions | - REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR REHABILITATION PROJECTS OF A TEMPORARY NATURE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Side Community Developmen | Chicago, IL | Civic activities | $4,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,700 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,900 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511909349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4000614
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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