Cushing Family Foundation

Cushing Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $163M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$163Mtotal assets
2013IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Cushing Family Foundation has awarded

9 grantees · $690K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Shine Global Inc $400K
  • Bridge Communities Inc $100K
  • The Morton Arboretum $50K
  • The Humane Society Of The United States $25K
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository $25K
  • Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $25K
  • Humanitarian Service Project $25K
  • Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $25K
  • Paws Chicago $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$100K
  • FY2020$128K
  • FY2021$325K
  • FY2022$466K
  • FY2023$690K

About Cushing Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN461636778
  • IRS ruling2013

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cushing Family Foundation?

Cushing Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $163M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Cushing Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Cushing Family Foundation?

Cushing Family Foundation's EIN is 461636778. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Cushing Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Cushing Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Cushing Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.