CHICAGO, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The SBB Research Group Foundation recognizes three Illinois-area charities as the May 2026 finalists of its monthly grant program supporting impactful nonprofits (in alphabetical order):  

• Dream Academy Foundation (DAF) (Chicago, IL) offers a series of programs that work collectively to propel youth into the next phase of their lives. Through these efforts, DAF empowers today’s youth to fulfill their dreams for tomorrow.
  
  
• No Shame On U (Chicago, IL) is dedicated to reshaping attitudes about mental health, elevating conversations, and reducing stigma. They support young people, as well as those who support them, with the tools to understand, discuss, and respond to mental health challenges.
  
  
• Teaching Therapy (Elgin, IL) provides preventative mental health services to individuals of all ages in the western suburbs of the greater Chicagoland area, equipping people with the tools to lead balanced, healthy lives.

The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant at sbbrg.org/apply-for-grant. Donations are awarded to different organizations monthly.
  
About the SBB Research Group Foundation
  
The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.
  
Contact: Erin Noonan  
Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation  
Email: grants@sbbrg.org  
Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States  
Phone: 1-847-656-1111  
Website: https://www.sbbrg.org