Frank E. Payne and Seba B. Payne Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Frank E. Payne and Seba B. Payne Foundation supports education, hospitals, arts and culture and religious causes in Illinois.

IP TAKE: This is a low-key funder that has Chicago roots but has been broadening its topical and geographic interests.

PROFILE: Established in 1962, the Frank E. Payne and Seba B. Payne Foundation is a family foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. This foundation is managed by Bank of America as a co-trustee. It funds local efforts for education, hospitals, arts and culture and religion.

The Frank E. Payne and Seba B. Payne Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. Recent Chicago grants have gone to arts and culture institutions, education and human services in Chicago. Homelessness has been one area of increasing interest.

Grants range between about $15,000 and $500,000.  Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Chicago is one of several geographic areas of interest. Past local grantees include Associated Colleges of Illinois, the Field Museum, the Chicago Botanical Garden, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and the United Negro College Fund.

This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and makes contributions only to pre-selected organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 866-752-2127.

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CONTACT:

Frank E. Payne and Seba B. Payne Foundation

135 S. LaSalle St., IL4-135-14-19

Chicago, IL 60603-4177

(866) 752-2127