EXPERIMENTAL STATION
CHICAGO, IL · Community Improvement
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION IS TO BUILD INDEPENDENT CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO. WE DO THIS BY FOSTERING A DYNAMIC ECOLOGY OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. SINCE 2006, WE HAVE BOTH BUILT OUR OWN PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF IDENTIFIED LOCAL NEEDS AND HAVE FOSTERED, HOSTED, AND SPONSORED NUMEROUS OTHER INITIATIVES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds EXPERIMENTAL STATION
$2.1M in foundation grants on record from 33 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Builders Initiative Foundation | $600K | 3 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $334K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $182K | 3 |
| Forefront | $149K | 3 |
| Clifford and Lavonne Graese Foundation | $134K | 4 |
| Polk Bros Foundation | $100K | 5 |
| Chapin-May Foundation of Illinois (42-50477) | $80K | 4 |
| Square One Foundation | $65K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $52K | 3 |
| Circle of Service Foundation | $45K | 3 |
Leadership
CONSTANCE SPREEN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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