FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE FIELD MUSEUM IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CONCERNED WITH THE DIVERSITY AND RELATIONSHIPS IN NATURE AND AMONG CULTURES. IT PROVIDES COLLECTION-BASED RESEARCH AND LEARNING FOR GREATER PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE WORLD (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) IN WHICH WE LIVE. ITS COLLECTIONS, PUBLIC LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND RESEARCH ARE INSEPARABLY LINKED TO SERVE A DIVERSE PUBLIC OF VARIED AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND KNOWLEDGE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$69.8M in foundation grants on record from 213 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20.7M | 4 |
| Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust | $10.2M | 2 |
| Negaunee Foundation | $10.1M | 3 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $4.9M | 4 |
| Rice Foundation | $2.9M | 3 |
| Walder Foundation | $2.5M | 13 |
| Lilly Endowment | $1.9M | 1 |
| Walter Family Foundation | $1.7M | 3 |
| Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne Foundation | $1.1M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.1M | 4 |
Leadership
JULIAN F SIGGERS (Principal officer)
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