Best Portion Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Best Portion Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $15.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$15.4Mtotal assets

2008IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Best Portion Foundation has awarded

16 grantees · $1.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Chicago Scholars Foundation $524K
A Better Chicago $160K
Randolph College $100K
School Year Abroad $100K
Teach For America $75K
Leap Innovations $50K
Educators For Excellence $50K
Evergreen Climate Innovations $35K
Urban Gateways $25K
Chiarts $25K
Dream For Kids $25K
Partnership For College Completion $25K
Invest For Kids $25K
Genunity $25K
Chicago Media Project $25K
Bulamu Healthcare International $20K

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$1.6M
FY2020$1.4M
FY2021$1.7M
FY2022$1.4M
FY2023$1.3M

About Best Portion Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN260894840
IRS ruling2008

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

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

Related foundations

Foundations with a similar focus and profile:

Sf Foundation$20.9M assets Joyce Foundation$1.3B assets Selfreliance Foundation$17.7M assets Bruce Foundation$23.4M assets Cedar Hill Foundation$13M assets Putnam Foundation Trust P-09237$12.5M assets

Foundations in Illinois →

John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation$9.31B assets Builders Initiative$1.65B assets Arie and Ida Crown Memorial$1.45B assets Joyce Foundation$1.3B assets Paul M Angell Family Foundation$903.3M assets St George Corporation$808.3M assets

Frequently asked questions

What is Best Portion Foundation?

Best Portion Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $15.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Best Portion 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 Best Portion Foundation?

Best Portion Foundation's EIN is 260894840. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Best Portion Foundation?

Private foundations like Best Portion 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 Best Portion 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.