Top foundations funding symphony orchestras in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $18.8M to 19 symphony orchestras in Illinois in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 7 | $1.1M | $14k | Accepts |
| 2 | John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Bannockburn, IL · last grant 2024 | 5 | $86k | $11k | Invitation only |
| 3 | Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $226k | $10k | Accepts |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 3 | $742 | $200 | Invitation only |
| 5 | Zell Family Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $9.7M | $1.3M | Invitation only |
| 6 | Frankel Julius N Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $210k | $105k | Accepts |
| 7 | Sargent Family Foundation Winnetka, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $130k | $65k | Invitation only |
| 8 | Beatrice P Delany Char Trust Xxxxx7003 Chicago, IL · last grant 2023 | 2 | $125k | $62k | Accepts |
| 9 | The Stare Fund Boston, MA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $82k | $30k | Invitation only |
| 10 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $80k | $25k | Accepts |
| 11 | Leslie Fund Inc Wilmington, DE · last grant 2024 | 2 | $71k | $6.8k | Invitation only |
| 12 | The John D. & Leslie Henner Burns Family Foundation Osprey, FL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $66k | $33k | Invitation only |
| 13 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $59k | $18k | Accepts |
| 14 | Peoria Area Community Foundation Peoria, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $46k | $10k | Accepts |
| 15 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc Northbrook, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $30k | $15k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Chicago · 2024 · from The Chicago Community Trust
$411,602
Peoria Symphony Orchestra · Peoria · 2024 · from Peoria Symphony Foundation Inc
$298,074
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra · Park Forest · 2024 · from The Chicago Community Trust
$129,550
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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