VIVO FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$10.5M+8% YoY
Grants
130
Median Grant
$43K
Organizations Funded
145
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Foundation Overview
Mission
We envision a world where young people of every race, ethnicity, belief system and socioeconomic status thrive and are inspired to learn, grow, and contribute to society. Our work spans the education continuum, from early childhood education and care through college and career success, and includes critical supports such as experiential learning, violence reduction, and mental health and wellbeing.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
$200 million in assets; $4.6 million charitable disbursements in 2021, $8.6 million in 2022; $650,000 to University of Chicago Education Lab; $600,000 to Illinois Action for Children; partnerships with ALDI USA, CVS Health, Fifth Third Bank, Robert R. McCormick Foundation
How to Apply
Foundation focuses on education equity in Chicago and Lake County IL. Led by Executive Director Mara Botman. Foundation funded with $200 million bequest from Andy and Nancy Mills. Makes grants to schools, student programs, advocacy groups, and universities.
Does Not Fund
Geographic focus limited to Chicago and Lake County, Illinois
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$10.5M
Grants
130
Median
$43K
States
15
$9.7M
Grants
129
Median
$50K
States
17
$8.0M
Grants
105
Median
$40K
States
12
Grant Size Distribution
$43K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$8K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$525K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $8K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$525K
2024
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION
IL · TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
$500K
2024
CHICAGO SPECIAL PROJECTS GROUP
IL · TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
$500K
2024
SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
IL · TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
$410K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
IL · TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
$350K
2024
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY
IL · TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.