Sf Foundation

Sf Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $20.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$20.9Mtotal assets
1997IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Sf Foundation has awarded

11 grantees · $4.9M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • John G Shedd Aquarium $2M
  • Fairfield University $1.5M
  • St Marys University $1.2M
  • Paws Chicago $60K
  • Sister Paulanne Needy Family Fund $55K
  • Kohl Childrens Museum $50K
  • Misericordia $25K
  • Big Shoulders Fund $20K
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository $10K
  • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $10K
  • Golf $10K

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).

  • FY2019$4.8M
  • FY2020$5.1M
  • FY2021$4.9M
  • FY2022$3.9M

About Sf Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN364146804
  • IRS ruling1997

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:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sf Foundation?

Sf Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $20.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Sf 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 Sf Foundation?

Sf Foundation's EIN is 364146804. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Sf Foundation?

Private foundations like Sf 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 Sf 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.