First Bank Chicago Foundation
The First Bank Chicago Foundation (EIN 36-3310459) is a private foundation affiliated with First Bank Chicago / First Bank of Highland Park; filings list the bank's Highland Park address and phone. There is no dedicated standalone foundation website discovered, but foundation giving and community information is referenced on the bank's official site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize Illinois-based nonprofit providing community services, education, housing, food security, health, or youth programs seeking modest general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or programs located in Illinois (especially the Highland Park/North Shore region).
- • Requests for general operating support or modest project funding in the typical $1K–$10K range.
- • Clear local community impact or partnerships with local schools, food pantries, housing, or health providers.
- • Ability to demonstrate local presence and measurable service outcomes.
Geography
Giving is heavily state-focused: nearly all dollars (about 98%) went to Illinois recipients in the latest year, with only a small share paid outside the state.
Recipient Variety
The latest filing shows a broad portfolio of independent recipients (144 distinct grantees in 2024) spanning education, housing, food security, health, and community service, indicating wide institutional variety for the funder’s size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence supports access by new organizations: 56% of 2024 recipients were new to the portfolio, and the foundation lists a rolling submission route, public contact info, and no required application form.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
