Top foundations funding urban development organizations in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $12.9M to 24 urban development 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 | 8 | $3.4M | $130k | Accepts |
| 2 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $168k | $50k | Accepts |
| 3 | John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $375k | $188k | Invitation only |
| 4 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $316k | $158k | Accepts |
| 5 | Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $251k | $125k | Accepts |
| 6 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $175k | $88k | Accepts |
| 7 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $101k | $22k | Accepts |
| 8 | Wieboldt Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $45k | $22k | Accepts |
| 9 | The Irving Harris Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $32k | $1.6k | Invitation only |
| 10 | Robert R. McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $4.7M | $4.7M | Accepts |
| 11 | John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber Philanthropy Lake Forest, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $700k | $700k | Invitation only |
| 12 | United Way - McCormick Partnership for Strong Neighborhoods Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $390k | $195k | Accepts |
| 13 | Builders Vision Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $250k | $250k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Healthy Communities Foundation Riverside, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $235k | $118k | Accepts |
| 15 | Forefront Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $200k | $100k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Enlace Chicago · Chicago · 2024 · from United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc
$310,119
Far South CDC · Chicago · 2024 · from John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation
$275,000
Community Desk Chicago · Chicago · 2024 · from Builders Vision Foundation
$250,000
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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