Top foundations · Illinois
Top foundations funding historical societys in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $1.7M to 24 historical societys in Illinois in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $91k | $24k | Accepts |
| 2 | Usg Foundation Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $11k | $5.5k | Accepts |
| 3 | The Donnelley Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2k | $500 | Invitation only |
| 4 | The William W. & Pamela C. Lane Foundation Vero Beach, FL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1k | $500 | Invitation only |
| 5 | The Emeril Lagasse Foundation New Orleans, LA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $230k | $230k | Accepts |
| 6 | The Knowles Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $155k | $78k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Benck Family Foundation Naperville, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $120k | $120k | Invitation only |
| 8 | Ranch Spur Charitable Trust Wayne, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $114k | $57k | Accepts |
| 9 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $100k | $100k | Accepts |
| 10 | Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Aurora, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $95k | $95k | Accepts |
| 11 | Mars Snacking Foundation Wilmington, DE · last grant 2024 | 1 | $70k | $70k | Invitation only |
| 12 | Carolyn Eleanore Damon Fam FDN Pennington, NJ · last grant 2024 | 1 | $55k | $55k | Invitation only |
| 13 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Accepts |
| 15 | Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Xxxxx1008 Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Inc · Chicago · 2024 · from The Emeril Lagasse Foundation
$230,000
Naperville Heritage Society · Naperville · 2024 · from Benck Family Foundation
$120,000
Garfield Heritage Society Inc · Lafox · 2024 · from Ranch Spur Charitable Trust
$103,680
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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