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Funders to approach for The Roots Initiative

Chicago, Illinois$170k revenue8 funders on file

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Your prospects by chance and grant size

a funder to approach

Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$20k, your typical grant1 in 1001 in 401 in 20$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$7k–$140kover two years, from 1–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$310kfrom 6 new funders

Half the value is in your top 19 funders, of 153

$0$72k$140khalf from the top 19likely range1st10thAll 153
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1Field Foundation of IllinoisGives in Illinois (293 of 338)Similar grantees: Black Ensemble Theater Corporation ($35k/yr), Youth Radio ($50k/yr)1 in 16$16k
  2. 2ForefrontGives in Illinois (183 of 233)Similar grantees: The Evolved Network NFP ($30k/yr)1 in 22$32k
  3. 3Builders Vision FoundationSimilar grantees: Black Ensemble Theater Corporation ($75k/yr), The Gray Matter Experience Inc ($100k/yr)1 in 25$38k

150 more funders on the list for The Roots Initiative

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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