Eligibility

  • The 100 Thousand Foundation funds high impact, youth-focused academic and athletic programs in Chicago. To be eligible for consideration, you must have the following requirements:

  • Public Charity

    Be classified for a minimum of 3 years as a public charity with tax exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

  • Chicago Based

    Be headquartered, operate and provide the majority of services to under-resourced communities in the Chicago Area.

  • Independently Audited

    Independently file an IRS Form 990 (unless exempt by federal law) and be independently audited.

  • Spending Timeline

    Use the full amount of the grant within 2 years.

  • Spending Oversight

    Agreement to allow oversight of grant usage by a representative of The 100 Thousand Foundation.

Grant Process

  • Getting Started

    If you meet the eligibility requirements, tell us a little about you by submitting this form.

  • Phone Interview

    Once reviewed and approved, we will conduct a phone interview with your program representative.

  • Site Visit

    After a successful phone interview, we will visit your site to learn more.

  • Final Decision

    Finalists will be invited to present their program in a member meeting, where a final decision will be made.

*The 100 Thousand Foundation does not fund: Capital projects to property that are not owned by the applicant or leased under a lease with less than 5 years remaining; acquisition of real estate, debt reduction, fundraising activities, endowments, private foundations, pass through grants, organizations that will use the grant for partisan, legislative, political or inherently religious activities.