Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation

Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $20M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$20Mtotal assets
2017IRS ruling year
Educationfocus area

Grants Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation has awarded

2 grantees · $25K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • University Of Michigan $20K
  • Junior Economic Club Of Chicago $5K

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$589K
  • FY2019$48K
  • FY2020$406K
  • FY2021$225K
  • FY2022$20K
  • FY2023$25K

About Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusEducation
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN813480255
  • IRS ruling2017

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

Grants in Education area

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation?

Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $20M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation fund?

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

What is the EIN of Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation?

Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation's EIN is 813480255. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation?

Private foundations like Zell Entrepreneurship Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Education) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Zell Entrepreneurship 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.