Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Usg Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$100 – $692 – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
207
Repeat grantees
8
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesN A
ContactDiane Earll · 3124364000
MaterialsA GRANT PROPOSAL IN WRITING IN THE FORM OF A LETTER OUTLINING THE FOLLOWING: - A STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND SUMMARY OF THE NEED OR PROBLEM - REASON WHY THE USG FOUNDATION INC WOULD BE INTERESTED IN THE PROPOSAL - THE AMOUNT OF THE MONETARY REQUEST AND HOW IT WILL BE UESD - A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS 501 c 3 TAX EXEMPTION LETTER FROM THE IRS
RestrictionsTO RECEIVE A DONATION FROM THE USG FOUNDATION THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH IRS 501c3 TAX EXEMPT STATUS OR A SIMILAR QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: - COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT GRANTS A FOUR YEAR OR HIGHER DEGREE IS LOCATED IN THE U.S. AND IS ACCREDITED. - HOSPITALS HOSPICE AND HEALTH AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY AN APPROPRIATE REGIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AND PROVIDE A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. - CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS MUSEUMS ORCHESTRAS LIBRARIES HISTORICAL SOCIETIES PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEMS PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS COMMUNITY CENTERS FOOD PANTRIES ANIMAL SHELTERS FESTIVALS ZOOS AND BOTANICAL GARDENS.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Diane Earll
President Director
Michele Green
Director
Christopher Griffin
Director
Jennifer Adams
Secretary
Scott Schafer
Director
Derrick Hutchinson
Director
Sheila Konor
Asst Secretary
Noreen Cleary
TREASURER
Georgia Vlamis
OFFICER
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
54.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,155
Total grants awarded
$4.0M
Total amount
$3K
Average grant
$92K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.