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Funders to approach for Chicago Artists Coalition

Chicago, Illinois$410k revenue28 funders on file

CAC's programs reflect our commitment to empowering local artists through professional career training, exhibition and networking opportunities, and building a supportive patron base. Our philosophy is that by helping more artists sustain their practice here in Chicago, more will want to live and work…

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a funder to approach

Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$24k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$28k–$190kover two years, from 2–5 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$200kfrom 5 new funders

Half the value is in your top 17 funders, of 157

$0$94k$190khalf from the top 17likely range1st10thAll 157
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1ForefrontGives in Illinois (183 of 233)Similar grantees: American Indian Center ($43k/yr)1 in 28$56k
  2. 2Paul M Angell Family FoundationGives in Illinois (73 of 124)Similar grantees: Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago ($50k/yr), American Indian Center ($40k/yr)1 in 34$68k
  3. 3The Andrew W Mellon FoundationSimilar grantees: Illinois Arts Alliance ($800k/yr), Springboard for the Arts ($700k/yr), Center for Curatorial Leadership Inc ($630k/yr)1 in 37$410k

154 more funders on the list for Chicago Artists Coalition

The full ranking, every way in, an approach plan for each funder and the CSV are included from the $75 plan up.

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