Top foundations · Illinois
Top foundations funding preschools in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $2.4M to 22 preschools in Illinois in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $156k | $21k | Accepts |
| 2 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $68k | $10k | Accepts |
| 3 | Podolsky Family Foundation Riverwoods, IL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $19k | $2.1k | Invitation only |
| 4 | Vivo Foundation Northbrook, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $175k | $88k | Invitation only |
| 5 | Circle of Service Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $50k | $25k | Accepts |
| 6 | The Community Foundation of Macon County Decatur, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $22k | $11k | Accepts |
| 7 | The Lake County Community Foundation Grayslake, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $20k | $9.9k | Accepts |
| 8 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $1M | $1M | Accepts |
| 9 | The Christopher Family Foundation Westmont, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $200k | $200k | Accepts |
| 10 | GiveClear Foundation Charlotte, NC · last grant 2024 | 1 | $100k | $100k | Accepts |
| 11 | Wayfarer Foundation Highland Park, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $100k | $100k | Invitation only |
| 12 | Highland Park Community Foundation Highland Park, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $52k | $52k | Accepts |
| 13 | The Otho Sa Sprague Memorial Institute Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Mccune Family Foundation Under Agreement Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $46k | $46k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Children First · Pittsfield · 2024 · from The Christopher Family Foundation
$200,000
Cornerstone Christian Academy of Mclean County Inc · Bloomington · 2024 · from GiveClear Foundation
$100,000
One Lawndale Childrens Discovery Center · Chicago · 2024 · from Wayfarer Foundation
$100,000
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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