John & Susan Dewan Foundation
EIN 364339823Total Given 2016–2023
$1.8M
205 grants · $228K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$4K
grant size
60%
deep partner · 53/89 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets (2023)
89
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THOMAS TEELING
Phone
(773) 631-5218
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
SEND A LETTER OF INQUIRY DESCRIBING THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ITS REQUEST.
Restrictions
GRANTS TO ORGANIZATION WITH FEDERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS MAINLY IN CHICAGO AND SURRONDING SUBURBS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $149K | $2.1M | $115K | 1 |
| 2017 | $293K | $1.9M | $188K | 1 |
| 2018 | $200K | $1.6M | $221K | 1 |
| 2020 | $303K | $1.6M | $256K | 50 |
| 2021 | $256K | $2.1M | $870K | 49 |
| 2022 | $332K | $1.5M | $432K | 53 |
| 2023 | $291K | $1.6M | $634K | 50 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 205 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$293K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Secretary
Leadership
MS
Maria Lefkow Sorenson
Executive Director
Leadership
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Secretary
Leadership
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Secretary
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Secretary
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Sec
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Sec
Leadership
JD
John Dewan
7+ yrs
President/Treasurer
Leadership
SD
Susan Dewan
7+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
TT
Thomas Teeling
7+ yrs
Executive Director/Sec
Leadership
Grants Awarded (205 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached List | See Attached List, IL | $293,329 | See Attached | 2017 |
| See Attached List | See Attached List, IL | $199,805 | See Attached | 2018 |
| See Attached List | See attached, IL | $149,100 | See Attached | 2016 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | $117,500 | EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AND CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM EXPANSION | 2020 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | $117,500 | EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AND CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM EXPANSION | 2021 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | $117,500 | EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AND CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL EXPANSION. | 2023 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | $117,500 | EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR NEEDY STUDENTS AND CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL EXPANSION | 2022 |
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | $45,150 | TUITION SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | 2022 |
| JOSEPHINUM ACADEMY of the Sacred Heart | Chicago, IL | $17,000 | TUITION SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. | 2023 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | $10,042 | JOB TRAINING FOR HOMELESS YOUNG MOTHERS. | 2023 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM FOR NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS | 2020 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM FOR NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS | 2021 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM FOR NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS. | 2023 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM FOR NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS | 2022 |
| Paramedics for Children | Rock Hill, SC | $10,000 | SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN COPAN VALLEY, HONDURAS | 2022 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corps | Baltimore, MD | $8,500 | SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM SERVING THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED | 2022 |
| Spark Ventures | Chicago, IL | $8,000 | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA. | 2023 |
| New Moms Inc | Chicago, IL | $7,500 | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS TEEN MOTHERS AND COVID EMERGENCY GRANT | 2020 |
| Spark Ventures | Chicago, IL | $7,500 | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA | 2022 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | $7,000 | CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE HOMELESS AND COVID EMERGENCY GRANT | 2020 |
| Lakeview Pantry | Chicago, IL | $7,000 | SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE AND COVID EMERGENCY GRANT | 2020 |
| Mayaworks | Berwyn, IL | $7,000 | ROSA MOYA EDUCATION CENTER FOR NEEDY GIRLS IN COMALAPA, GUATEMALA | 2020 |
| Spark Ventures | Chicago, IL | $6,615 | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND COMPUTER LAB EQUIPMENT NDOLA, ZAMBIA | 2021 |
| The Harbour Inc | Park Ridge, IL | $6,000 | STEPS TO SUCCESS TRAINING AND JOURNEYS PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS TEEN GIRLS AND COVID EMERGENCY GRANT | 2020 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | $6,000 | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE AND COVID EMERGENCY GRANT | 2020 |