University of Chicago
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2177139
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $790MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $16BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HAS BEEN TO SUSTAIN AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE, THE COMMUNICATION OF KNOWLEDGE, THE CREATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE FOSTERING OF A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Radiology | $6.8M | 2021 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $6.6M | 2021 |
| Health Research Inc- Roswell Park Cancer Institute | $3.9M | 2021 |
| University of Illinois-Chicago | $3.9M | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $3.4M | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: universityofchicago.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.