Selected Grants

  • An after-school and summer program that engages disadvantaged Chicago children in music through the formation of their own rock bands.

  • The Hillel at the University of Illinois’ five-year strategic plan includes hiring new staff, allowing Illini Hillel to increase student participation and engagement.

  • Marwen’s College and Career programs work with students, alumni, and their families as they transition to high school, college, or the workforce and helps them identify pathways to reach their goals.

  • Scholarship funds to enable Israeli artists to attend the graduate school.

  • soQuiet offers advocacy, support, and resources for people who suffer from misophonia so that they may lead productive and serene lives.

  • Origin Ventures Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership is a major initiative of the Gies College of Business, which provides a world-class educational experience for the next generation of business leaders.

  • The Shabbat Experience brings students together and creates an irreplaceable opportunity for them to interact with other Jewish students, connect to their Judaism, and become part of Jewish life on campus.

  • The REAM Foundation Research Fund provides support for research by underrepresented faculty in the sciences. The Summer Immersion Fund provides financial assistance for undergraduates to pursue their passions and cultivate intellectual interests through experiential learning.