From public IRS filings
BIG SHOULDERS FUND
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Mission
We provide support to underserved schools which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago's children. In 2020, Big Shoulders Fund's programming was extended to the Northwest Indiana region.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$84.8M
Total expenses
$75.9M
Total assets
$150.1M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds BIG SHOULDERS FUND
$43.4M in foundation grants on record from 110 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $4.6M | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $4.6M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $4.6M | 2 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | $4.4M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $3.3M | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $1.8M | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $425K | 4 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | $304K | 2 |
| Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Group | $255K | 2 |
| Rsm Us Foundation | $255K | 5 |
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