Foundations that fund nonprofits in Illinois

99 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Human services281$73.5M
Animal protection229$55.8M
Christian organization198$59.9M
Scholarships and student aid175$44.2M
Youth development159$53.6M
Public foundation118$35M
Education support114$23.8M
Protestant organization111$25.8M
Education fund108$117.3M
Community improvement104$41.8M
Theater99$21.3M
Arts and culture group95$18.5M
Jewish organization92$20.1M
Education88$25.3M
School71$17.7M
Human services70$23.7M
Children and youth services69$53.2M
International relief69$20M
Food bank68$73M
Federated giving program66$228.1M
Music group62$9M
Services for specific groups61$11.7M
Parent-teacher group58$2.2M
Emergency assistance52$3.6M
Cultural and ethnic awareness51$8.5M
Interfaith coalition51$7M
Alumni association51$32.1M
Historical society50$63.1M
Disability services50$10.8M
Youth center49$11.7M
Museum47$12M
Family services47$40.9M
Arts education44$7.3M
International development43$37.7M
Philanthropy42$19M
Housing development40$32.5M
Food programs40$5.1M
Private grantmaking foundation40$11.1M
Community foundation39$450.5M
Hospital38$105.3M
Elementary school38$9M
Amateur sports36$696k
Fund-raising organization35$9.9M
Military and veterans35$1.4M
Student services34$18.5M
Natural resources33$10.7M
Dance company33$4.4M
Human services32$2.4M
Performing arts32$9.3M
Homeless shelter32$14.6M
Baseball and softball31$135k
Senior center30$3M
High school30$10.9M
Legal services30$51.2M
Health fund29$23.2M
Arts service group29$4.2M
Adult education28$6.9M
History museum28$8M
Patient services27$3.9M
Ethnic and immigrant services27$14.3M
Community service club27$6.2M
Neighborhood center27$30M
Child care27$5.3M
Mental health treatment26$2.9M
Singing and choral group25$2M
Named trust25$4M
College25$17.8M
Parks and playgrounds25$7M
Health fund24$8.6M
Community clinic24$9.6M
Reproductive health24$4.9M
Homeless services24$4.3M
Historical society24$1.7M
Consumer protection24$10.3M
Education24$6.7M
Urban development24$12.9M
Cancer23$2.4M
Economic development23$34M
Family violence shelter23$7.2M
Employment training22$20.8M
Civil rights22$14.4M
University22$115.2M
Preschool22$2.4M
Nursing services22$4.3M
Public health22$6.9M
YMCA or YWCA22$56.9M
Child abuse prevention22$2.1M
Supportive housing for seniors21$62.4M
Islamic organization21$2.7M
Medical research20$9.1M
Recreation and sports20$2.9M
Youth development19$3.7M
Community development19$5.2M
Symphony orchestra19$18.8M
Film and video19$6.9M
Recreation and sports19$1.8M
Private independent foundation18$8M
Music group18$371k
Community health center18$5M

Active across many causes in Illinois

FoundationOn listsApplications
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
96Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
72Invitation only
Polk Bros Foundation Inc
Chicago, IL
46Accepts
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
45Accepts
Circle of Service Foundation
Chicago, IL
40Accepts
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
Chicago, IL
40Accepts
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
38Invitation only
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
36Accepts
Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Chicago, IL
31Accepts
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
Chicago, IL
29Accepts
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Chicago, IL
26Accepts
Field Foundation of Illinois
Chicago, IL
25Accepts
John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
24Invitation only
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
21Accepts
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
19Invitation only
The Dupage Community Foundation
Downers Grove, IL
18Accepts
Arthur J Gallagher Foundation
Rolling Meadows, IL
17Invitation only
Builders Vision Foundation
Chicago, IL
15Invitation only
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Chicago, IL
14Accepts
Helen V Brach Foundation
Chicago, IL
14Accepts

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