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Big Shoulders Fund

EIN: 363490557
Does Not Accept Unsolicited Applications

Big Shoulders Fund is an Illinois private foundation. Awards $24,333,400 annually. Through 84 grants, median $160K. Invite-only. Assets: $152M.

Total Assets
$152.1M
Key Financial Metrics (2025)

Total Giving

$24.3M

Number of Grants

84

Median Grant

$160K

Grant Range

$5K - $1.4M

Historical Giving Trends
YearAssetsTotal Giving# GrantsMedian Grant
2025$152.1M$24.3M84$160K
2024$150.1M$15.1M78$92K
2023$135.4M$17.0M73$109K
2022$126.0M$7.7M70$54K
Quick Facts

Location

Illinois

Return Type

990

Most Recent Filing

2025

Annual Expenses

$54.9M

Giving Rate

16.0% of assets

Application Policy

Accepts Applications

No - Invite Only