Vivo Foundation
VIVO Foundation (EIN 87-6329967) is a private family foundation focused on education equity in Chicago and Lake County, IL. The site vivofdn.org presents the foundation’s mission, focus areas (education; health and wellness) and a contact form and aligns with third-party filings (ProPublica, Charity Navigator) that list the same name, trustees, and Libertyville/Chicago area operations.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mission-driven nonprofit focused on education equity or health/wellness in the Chicago/Lake County area with capacity to manage mid-sized program grants and established local partnerships.
Good Fit
- • Primary program work aligns with education equity, youth development, or health and wellness.
- • Strong operational and fiscal capacity to manage grants in the mid-five-figure to low six-figure range.
- • Established presence or partnerships in Chicago or Lake County, Illinois.
- • Track record of measurable program outcomes and prior collaborations with local universities, schools, or health systems.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Illinois (about 92% of dollars in-state), with most grants focused on the Chicago/Lake County area despite small out-of-state activity across many states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient base (130 distinct grantees) with substantial turnover and repeat partners, indicating a wide and diverse portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees each year (roughly 42% new in the latest year), but the foundation states it funds only preselected organizations and does not run an open RFP, so new entrants appear possible mainly via identification or referral rather than unsolicited applications.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
