Revada Foundation

EIN 47-4329394 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in DC, IL, VA +9
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Revada Foundation based in IL paid 86 grants totaling $3.9M to 78 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $250K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included NORTHLIGHT THEATRE, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, and THE IN SERIES INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$54,360,471
Giving (latest yr)
$3,869,096
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
86
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
78
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Northlight Theatre$250,000
  • The University of Chicago$250,000
  • The IN Series Inc$225,000
  • Library of Congress$200,000
  • Mosiac Theater Company of DC$125,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$1,546,583 · 27 grants
  • Illinois$944,000 · 17 grants
  • Virginia$437,500 · 13 grants
  • New York$360,000 · 7 grants
  • Ohio$161,488 · 10 grants
  • California$131,525 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (86)

The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Logan Center for the Arts General Operating Support
$250,000
Northlight Theatre
Skokie, IL
Support for the New Theatre Center/exhibition Walkway
$250,000
The IN Series Inc
Washington, DC
General Operating and Reserve Fund Support
$200,000
Mosiac Theater Company of DC
Washington, DC
General Operating Support
$125,000
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
General Operating Support
$115,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
General Operating Support
$100,000
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Support Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics
$100,000
National Museum of Women IN the Arts
Mamaroneck, NY
Support for the Logan Learning Commons
$100,000
The Art League
Wayne, PA
Support for the School Relocation Project/capital Campaign
$100,000
The Praxis Project
Los Angeles, CA
Support for the Identity Project
$100,000
Signature Theatre
Arlington, VA
Support for New Works
$100,000
Knox College
Galesburg, IL
General Operating Support
$100,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Revada Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 12 states.

In its most recent filing, Revada Foundation reported 86 itemized grants totaling $3.9M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $250K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include NORTHLIGHT THEATRE, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, THE IN SERIES INC, among 78 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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