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
$22.5M in foundation grants on record from 117 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20.7M | 4 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $4.9M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $765K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $521K | 2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $391K | 4 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | $390K | 3 |
| California Community Foundation | $250K | 2 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund | $250K | 1 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $194K | 2 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $185K | 2 |
Leadership
JULIAN F SIGGERS (Principal officer)
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