Edlis - Neeson Foundation Nfp | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8986573
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Edlis - Neeson Foundation Nfp has awarded 203 grants totaling $21,430,426 to organizations in District of Columbia, Colorado and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $2,635,000, with a median award of $11,700.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 14 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in Illinois and funding distributed across 10 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (97%), Evanston (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 71% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Edlis - Neeson Foundation Nfp's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | $5,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $72,350 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $181,800 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Guggenheim Musuem | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $136,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| New Museum | $605,700 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Renaissance Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation Of The Aclu | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Aspen Institute | $62,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Buddy Program | $3,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $130,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wttwwfmt | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Woodrow Wilson International Center For Scholars - Martin J Sherwin Fellows | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aspen Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $46,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $155,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Jewish Museum Of Vienna | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $105,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Museum | $633,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Renaissance Society | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $11,700 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art Miami | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $46,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $155,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Jewish Museum Of Vienna | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $105,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Museum | $633,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Renaissance Society | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $11,700 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art Miami | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $46,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $155,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Jewish Museum Of Vienna | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestriced | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $105,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| New Museum | $633,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Renaissance Society | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $11,700 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Wttwwfmt | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art Miami | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | $5,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aspen Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $95,150 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $132,800 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $500,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| New Museum | $45,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $13,800 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Buddy Program | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The University Of Colorado Foundation | $12,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | Unresticted | 2021 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | $5,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aspen Institute | $101,750 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $92,350 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $100,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Jewish Museum Of Vienna | $125,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestriced | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $225,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $236,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| New Museum | $117,700 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pathfinders | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Renaissance Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $13,200 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wttwwfmt | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Abraham Fund Initiatives | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Americans For The Arts | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | $5,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,650 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aspen Institute | $111,800 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $35,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $193,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Chicago Public Media | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Crow Canyon Archaeological Center | $10,000 | Cortez, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Dallas Contemporary | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Guggenheim Musuem | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $235,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| New Museum | $152,700 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Npr Foundation | $30,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Pathfinders | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Renaissance Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| School Of The Art Institute Of Chic | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Solti Foundation Us | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Sundance Institute | $22,200 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $13,100 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Buddy Program | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $34,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Wttwwfmt | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Abraham Fund Initiatives | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aclu Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| American Friends Of Unrwa Association | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Americans For The Arts | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | $30,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $1,112,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aspen Film | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $107,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chicago Architecture Biennal | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | $575,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Chicago Public Media | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Colorado Public Radio | $1,000 | Centennial, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Dia Art Foundation | $502,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Foundation For Contemporary Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of Aspen Animal Shelter | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Home Care & Hospice Of The Valley | $1,000 | Glenwood Springs, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Human Rights Watch | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| International Center For Missing & Exploited Children | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| J Street | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Kingsbridge Heights Community Center | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $700,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $432,024 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New Museum | $2,635,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Pathfinders | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| People For American Way | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Rocky Mountains | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Renaissance Society | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation Of The Aclu | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| School Of The Art Institute Of Chic | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Skowhegan School Of Painting & Sculpture | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Smart Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Solti Foundation Us | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $21,250 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Aspen Institute | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Buddy Program | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Wttwwfmt | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Abraham Fund Initiatives | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aclu Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| American Friends Of Unrwa Association | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Americans For The Arts | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | $10,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Institute | $101,700 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Art Museum | $115,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Film | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Music Festival | $110,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Public Radio | $300,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | $4,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Brooklyn Museum | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Chicago Public Media | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Colorado Public Radio | $1,000 | Centennial, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Death With Dignity National Center | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Democracy Now | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Dia Art Foundation | $505,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Foundation For Contemporary Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Guggenheim Museum | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hospice Of The Valley | $1,000 | Basalt, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera | $650,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $247,202 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| New Museum | $2,635,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Npr Foundation | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Pathfinders | $2,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| People For American Way | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Renaissance Society | $255,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Seniors Independent Inc | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Skowhegan School Of Painting & Sculpture | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Smart Museum | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Arts Club Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Buddy Program | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Wttw | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8986573 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 175 E DELAWARE PL APT 5116 Chicago, IL 60611-1725 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Edlis - Neeson Foundation Nfp's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Heather Gael Neeson |
|---|---|
| Director | D Thomas Dunton |
| Director | Rebecca Donelson |
Forms 990-PF
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