Driehaus Design Initiative
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 27-1694951
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $230KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 3Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $5.9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE DESIGN EDUCATION AND TO FOSTER PUBLIC APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF ALL ASPECTS OF DESIGN, INCLUDING FASHION DESIGN, VISUAL ARTS, STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND THE HISTORY OF DESIGN, IN THE FURTHERANCE OF AN EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | $76K | 2025 |
| Columbia College Chicago | $75K | 2025 |
| Dominican University | $75K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (3 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.driehausdesign.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.