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Top foundations funding alumni associations in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $32.1M to 51 alumni associations in Illinois in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 7 | $3k | $400 | Invitation only |
| 2 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 6 | $1.3M | $59k | Accepts |
| 3 | Helen V Brach Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 4 | $140k | $5k | Accepts |
| 4 | Arthur J Gallagher Foundation Rolling Meadows, IL · last grant 2024 | 4 | $849 | $150 | Invitation only |
| 5 | Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $407k | $40k | Accepts |
| 6 | Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO · last grant 2024 | 3 | $54k | $15k | Accepts |
| 7 | John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber Philanthropy Lake Forest, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.5M | $1.2M | Invitation only |
| 8 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.1M | $1M | Accepts |
| 9 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.2M | $601k | Invitation only |
| 10 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $630k | $40k | Accepts |
| 11 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $305k | $50k | Accepts |
| 12 | Dr Scholl Foundation Northbrook, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $220k | $110k | Accepts |
| 13 | Perry Family Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $211k | $106k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Cme Group Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $75k | $38k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Thomas a Demetrio Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $50k | $25k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Cristo Rey Network · Chicago · 2024 · from John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber Philanthropy
$500,000
Big Shoulders Fund · Chicago · 2024 · from Tengelsen Family Foundation
$475,875
Holy Family Ministries · Westchester · 2024 · from The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership
$450,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data