From public IRS filings
AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM IS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN CELEBRATING AMERICAN WRITERS AND EXPLORING THEIR INFLUENCE ON OUR HISTORY, OUR IDENTITY, OUR CULTURE, AND OUR DAILY LIVES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$4.7M
Total expenses
$3M
Total assets
$7.4M
Program expense ratio
75%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM
$5.9M in foundation grants on record from 53 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment | $2.6M | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $649K | 4 |
| Meijer Foundation | $450K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $365K | 4 |
| Negaunee Foundation | $200K | 3 |
| Abra Prentice Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Meijer Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $126K | 2 |
| S Leigh Pierson & Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundation | $125K | 2 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund | $115K | 1 |
Leadership
CAREY CRANSTON — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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