Deering Foundation

EIN 36-6051876 Β· IL

Typical grant ~$115K Funds in IL, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Deering Foundation based in IL paid 9 grants totaling $1M to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $200K, with a median of $115K. Its largest recipients included GIBBET HILL FOUNDATION, JAMES D DANIELSON FOUNDATION, and THE DANIELSON FOUNDATION. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$26,121,813
Giving (latest yr)
$1,005,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$115K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Gibbet Hill Foundation$200,000
  • James D Danielson Foundation$200,000
  • The Danielson Foundation$200,000
  • Deering Estate Foundation$115,000
  • Northwestern University - Deering Library Fund$115,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$745,000 Β· 6 grants
  • Florida$260,000 Β· 3 grants

Grants Paid (9)

Gibbet Hill Foundation
Chicago, IL
Other
$200,000
The Danielson Foundation
Chicago, IL
Other
$200,000
James D Danielson Foundation
Chicago, IL
Other
$200,000
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust Inc - General Operating
Miami, FL
Arts and Humanities
$115,000
Northwestern University - Deering Library Fund
Evanston, IL
Educational
$115,000
Deering Estate Foundation
Miami, FL
Other
$115,000
National Audubon Society
Maitland, FL
Environmental
$30,000
Art Institute of Chicago - Luminary
Chicago, IL
Arts and Humanities
$25,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Social Services
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Deering Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Deering Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $1M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $200K (median $115K).

Recent recipients include GIBBET HILL FOUNDATION, JAMES D DANIELSON FOUNDATION, THE DANIELSON FOUNDATION, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Deering Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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