Design Museum of Chicago
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 46-2120195
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $53KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $280KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Design Museum of Chicago inspires, educates, and fosters innovation through design. Design is an integral tool that can help to connect communities and create equity. Through free, short-term exhibitions, engaging public programming, and robust partnerships with other arts, academic, and non-profit organizations, the Design Museum contextualizes and humanizes design's influence in everyday life.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Whitney Legacy Projec | $19K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.designchicago.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.