American Writers Museum
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). American Writers Museum has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds American Writers Museum
$5.8M in foundation grants on record from 56 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 | $635K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $365K | 4 |
| Meijer Foundation | $300K | 2 |
| Negaunee Foundation | $200K | 3 |
| S Leigh Pierson & Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundation | $175K | 4 |
| Abra Prentice Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Meijer Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $126K | 2 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund | $115K | 1 |
Leadership
CAREY CRANSTON — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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