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A specific award category within the Designing a Better Chicago program that supports leaders and organizations working to preserve Chicago's historic architecture and protect its parks and open spaces through community-centered design.
Annual awards recognizing investigative and enterprise reporting that reveals government corruption, waste, and mismanagement in Illinois. The awards highlight journalism that serves as a reform tool and fosters transparency.
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is % Brent Outinen. It holds total assets of $386.7M. Annual income is reported at $35.2M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, The Richard H Driehaus Foundation has made 3 grants totaling $19.9M, with a median grant of $5.2M. Annual giving has grown from $4.3M in 2020 to $10.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4.3M to $10.4M, with an average award of $6.6M. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation has distributed a total of $19.9M across 3 grants. The median grant size is $5.2M, with an average of $6.6M. Individual grants have ranged from $4.3M to $10.4M.
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Lazar | Executive Director/President | $266K | $21K | $288K |
| Chris Mellin | Director / Secretary | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Elizabeth Driehaus | Director / Treasurer | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Dorothy Mellin | Director / Vice President | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| John Chandler | DIRECTOR | $13K | $0 | $13K |
Total Giving
$19.9M
Total Assets
$363.8M
Fair Market Value
$363.8M
Net Worth
$355.4M
Grants Paid
$16.6M
Contributions
$1.2M
Net Investment Income
$9.1M
Distribution Amount
$17M
Total: $345.7M
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$19.9M
Average Grant
$6.6M
Median Grant
$5.2M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$4.3M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached DetailSEE ATTACHED DETAIL | Chicago, IL | $10.4M | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded The Richard H Driehaus Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $2.6M | 2022 | in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation |
| John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $2.6M | 2021 | in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. |
| John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $2.6M | 2021 | in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. |
| John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation |
The highest national recognition for preservation projects across the United States, celebrating projects that highlight cutting-edge preservation approaches, technologies, and community impact.
| Michael Lykoudis | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Bill Beck | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Ernest Wong | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Richard H Driehaus | DIRECTOR - THROUGH 3/9/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $2.6M |
| 2021 |
| in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation |
| John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $2.5M | 2020 | in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. |
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