Equity Residential Foundation

EIN 36-4478772 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in IL, CO, CA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Equity Residential Foundation based in IL paid 14 grants totaling $162.9K to 14 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $40K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included Mercy Housing California, Ferguson Charitable Foundation, and Innovation Network for Communities. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,928,589
Giving (latest yr)
$162,900
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
14
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Mercy Housing California$40,000
  • Ferguson Charitable Foundation$25,000
  • Innovation Network for Communities$20,000
  • Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School$15,000
  • Genesys Works Chicago$15,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$60,400 · 6 grants
  • Colorado$40,000 · 1 grant
  • California$22,500 · 3 grants
  • New Hampshire$20,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$15,000 · 2 grants
  • Iowa$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Mercy Housing California
Denver, CO
Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing
$40,000
Ferguson Charitable Foundation
Chicago, IL
Contribution to support the organization's Center for Leadership Excellence that provides a comprehensive, supportive program that fosters leadership development, industry knowledge, and career readiness
$25,000
Innovation Network for Communities
Tamworth, NH
Contribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan)
$20,000
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School
Chicago, IL
Contribution to support education and programs dedicated to providing real-world work experiences to underserved youth in Chicago
$15,000
Genesys Works Chicago
Chicago, IL
Contribution to support programs dedicated to providing training, corporate internships, and professional mentorship to high school students in Chicago
$15,000
World Central Kitchen Inc
Washington, DC
Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires
$10,000
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires
$10,000
Emergency Network Los Angeles Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires
$10,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Boone, IA
Contribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer
$5,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Contribution to support the Texas Hill Country flood victims
$5,000
Cameron Boyce Foundation
sherman oaks, CA
Contribution to support research, education, and building of awareness dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy
$2,500
Mercy Housing Lakefront
Chicago, IL
Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Equity Residential Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Equity Residential Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $162.9K. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $40K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include Mercy Housing California, Ferguson Charitable Foundation, Innovation Network for Communities, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Equity Residential Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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