Vivo Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 87-6329967 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$10.5M
Organizations funded130
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$202.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $100,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $525,000 |
| Chicago Special Projects Group | Northbrook, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $500,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $410,000 |
| National Louis University | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $350,000 |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations Fka Northshore University Healthsystem | Evanston, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $275,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $260,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $257,500 |
| Braven | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Illinois Action for Children | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $250,000 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $200,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $200,000 |
| Bottom Line Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund (Cpef) | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| Kids First Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $175,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $165,000 |
| Brightpoint Fka Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois Dba Brightpoint | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Embarc | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Newroot Learning Institute | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Start Early | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| Un Learning Space | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $135,565 |
| Chicago State Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $130,000 |
| Corners Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science | Evanston, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | To further the mission of the donee | $125,000 |
| Advance Illinois | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Leading Educators Inc | New Orleans, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Washington, DC | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| One Lawndale Childrens Discovery Center | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Teaching Lab | Washington, DC | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| The Posse Foundation | New York City, NY | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Tntp Inc | New York City, NY | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Youth Advocate Programs Inc | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Northbrook, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $95,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $85,000 |
| Project Syncere | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $85,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $77,500 |
| Ingenuity | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $75,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $75,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA | To further the mission of the donee | $75,000 |
| The Children First Fund | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $75,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $75,000 |
| Vocel | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $75,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $70,000 |
| The Bloc | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $70,000 |
| Chiarts Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $60,000 |
| Skyart | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $60,000 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
| Cofi | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 130 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,512,142 | 130 |
| 2023 | $9,737,608 | 129 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6329967
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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