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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “southland”
Where the money went
University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
52 matching grants · $522,553 · through 2024Largest: $58,000 to CHICAGO DEFENDER CHARITIES INC — uhi grant- 8k through southland rise for violence prevention. uhi sponsorship- 50k was sponsorhsip for parade
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
14 matching grants · $3.6M · through 2023Largest: $425,000 to Southland Development Authority NFP — in support of its stimulus program planning phase. in support of southland small businesses. in support of southland development authority general operations, from the searle funds…
Women'S Business Development CenterChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $718,289 · through 2024Largest: $260,328 to SOUTHLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY — business support organizations providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs.
South Suburban PadsHomewood, ILCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $663,086 · through 2024Largest: $163,812 to CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION — hud coordination of care supportive housing program, including leasing, supportive services, operations and administration under southland psh award.
National Collegiate Athletic AssociationIndianapolis, INCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $31.6M · through 2023Largest: $11.0M to SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE — grants/scholarships
Largest: $4,200 to SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH — ethnic and religious
John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated)Chicago, IL
3 matching grants · $750,000 · through 2024Largest: $250,000 to SOUTHLAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NFP — in support of place-based community economic development in the southland region of chicagoland
Largest: $20,000 to SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES — charitable, camp scholarships
Sheet Metal Air Rail and TransportationSuitland, MDCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $262,946 · through 2024Largest: $148,965 to SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES — market recovery
Illinois Equal Justice FoundationChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $210,000 · through 2024Largest: $70,000 to GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION — to provide legal information and advice to low-income residents of chicago's southland.
Largest: $7,000 to SOUTHLAND ACADEMY — general fund educational expenses
Asian Americans Advancing JusticeLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $103,750 · through 2024Largest: $57,500 to SOUTHLAND INTEGRATED SERVICES — provide assistance to individuals in the areas of health care, immigration, public benefits, employment, housing and civil rights.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →