Top foundations funding human services organizations in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $2.4M to 32 human services organizations in Illinois in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 5 | $125k | $10k | Accepts |
| 2 | Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $54k | $7.5k | Accepts |
| 3 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation Saint Louis, MO · last grant 2023 | 3 | $7k | $2.5k | Accepts |
| 4 | Edward Jones Foundation St Louis, MO · last grant 2024 | 3 | $800 | $200 | Invitation only |
| 5 | Robert R. McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $610k | $305k | Accepts |
| 6 | Cme Group Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $100k | $40k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Circle of Service Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $50k | $25k | Accepts |
| 8 | Aldridge Gives Foundation Libertyville, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.5k | $1.2k | Invitation only |
| 9 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $768 | $384 | Invitation only |
| 10 | Mary Hooker Dole Trust Xxxxx7002 Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $355k | $355k | Invitation only |
| 11 | North Shore Exchange NFP Glencoe, IL · last grant 2023 | 1 | $100k | $100k | Accepts |
| 12 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $79k | $40k | Accepts |
| 13 | Frank Family Foundation Deerfield, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $75k | $75k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Hunter Family Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $52k | $52k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Zell Family Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $25k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Chicago Foundlings Home · Chicago · 2024 · from Mary Hooker Dole Trust Xxxxx7002
$355,093
Invest for Kids Inc · Chicago · 2024 · from Frank Family Foundation
$75,000
Share Our Spare · Chicago · 2024 · from Hunter Family Foundation
$51,500
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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