Grantmaking public charity · EIN 36-3031980
League of Chicago Theatres Foundation
Chicago, IL
League of Chicago Theatres Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.1M in grants paid across 19 grants, with $1.34M in total assets. Its largest grants went to League Chicago Foundation, Chicago Sinfonietta and Goodman Theatre.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check League of Chicago Theatres Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Each grantee must deliver a final report consisting of a narrative section and a financial section.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
League of chicago theatres foundation supports the work of league of chicago theatres through grantmaking and fundraising.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Grant Support | $3,861,511 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $25,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $25,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Co | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $25,000 |
| Chicago Dance Crash | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Crossing Borders Music | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Elastic Arts Foundation | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Free Street Theater | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Full Spectrum Features | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Oil Lamp Theater | Glenview, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| The Firehouse Dream Inc | Maywood, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Theatre Y | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| Batavia Foundation Education | Batavia, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $9,000 |
| Berwyn Public Art Initiative | berwyn, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $8,000 |
| Korean Performing Arts Inst | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $8,000 |
| Filament Theatre Ensemble | Chicago, IL | Samuel G. Roberson Grant | $7,500 |
| Performing Arts At Metropolis | Arlingtonheight, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $6,500 |
| Sharing Notes | Chicago, IL | Powering the Arts Program | $5,360 |
The 18 largest of 19 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($20K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does League of Chicago Theatres Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check League of Chicago Theatres Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does League of Chicago Theatres Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,095,331 in grants paid (19 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has League of Chicago Theatres Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to League Chicago Foundation (IL), $3.86M, Chicago Sinfonietta (IL), $25K, Goodman Theatre (IL), $25K, Steppenwolf Theatre Co (IL), $25K and Chicago Dance Crash (IL), $10K.