Design Museum of Chicago The Design Museum of Chicago strives to inspire, educate and innovate through design. As a resource for the Chicago design community and beyond, the museum facilitates an open dialogue about contemporary and historical design through limited engagement exhibitions, events, public programs, and digital media. Design is not just a single discipline or process, but rather a persistent element present in our everyday environments and experiences.
Design Museum of Chicago has received 51 grants from 29 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $614,852 in 2023 to $891,350 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $891,350.
Annual Revenue
$891,350
Known Funders
29
Grants Received
51
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $891,350 | $839,450 | $208,358 |
| 2023 | $614,852 | $666,359 | $200,506 |
| 2022 | $564,251 | $472,158 | $251,601 |
| 2021 | $547,323 | $516,561 | $234,874 |
| 2020 | $324,495 | $324,851 | $96,176 |
| 2019 | $318,496 | $308,794 | $72,051 |
| 2018 | $296,582 | $334,311 | $43,120 |
| 2017 | $384,307 | $505,207 | $76,360 |
Top Funders
NEWTON CENTRE, MA
Chicago, IL
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CRESTED BUTTE, CO
WINNETKA, IL
Lincoln, NE
Chicago, IL
CHICAGO, IL
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Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
Rana Komar
Vice chair
Sarah Haque
board member
Sam Landers
board member
Rob McKay
board member
Irv Michaels
board member
Scott Hurst
board member
Kate Neisser
board member
Bud Rodecker
board member
Arlene Semel
board member
Tanner Woodford
Founder
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