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Private Foundation
EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP
EDLIS - NEESON FOUNDATION NFP is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $12.7M, expenses of $10.8M, total assets of $24.1M. Imperigo tracks 182 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $26.1M.
EIN: 208986573
CHICAGO, IL
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$12.7M
Total Expenses$10.8M
Total Assets$24.1M
Grants Given182
Grant Total$26.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
UNRESTRICTED
$9,000,000
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
UNRESTRICTED
$528,000
ASPEN ART MUSEUM
UNRESTRICTED
$480,000
ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
UNRESTRICTED
$329,300
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
UNRESTRICTED
$200,000
Showing up to 5 of 182 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
D Thomas Dunton
PRESIDENT
Heather Gael Neeson
DIRECTOR
Rebecca Donelson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.7M | $10.8M | $24.1M |
| 2024 | $621K | $1.4M | $14.0M |
| 2023 | $-95K | $1.8M | $14.8M |
| 2022 | $22K | $1.1M | $16.7M |
| 2021 | $6.0M | $989K | $17.7M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $6.0M to $12.7M (+110%), with total assets most recently reported at $24.1M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, and 4 other states.
CODCFLGAILKYNYTXUTVA
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