Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund affordable housing organizations in Illinois

216 foundations have made 2,726 grants to affordable housing organizations in Illinois, with a median grant of $12,500. At least 79 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

216

Funders

2,726

Grants

$12,500

Median grant

604

Organizations in category

  1. Habitat for Humanity International Inc — 39 grants to 10 organizations, median $85,314, largest $1,997,336. That is 36% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. National Equity Fund Inc — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $22,500, largest $100,000. That is 62% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity Ric Phillips Treasurer — 20 grants to 4 organizations, median $110,791, largest $231,104. That is 51% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Enterprise Community Partners Inc — 21 grants to 11 organizations, median $35,000, largest $10,871,660. That is 28% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Mon Valley Initiative — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $24,402, largest $53,632. That is 67% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Rebuilding Together Inc — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,500, largest $268,928. That is 46% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation DBA Neighborworks America — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $260,750, largest $958,500. That is 48% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. All Chicago Making Homelessness History — 30 grants to 14 organizations, median $54,773, largest $560,705. That is 15% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Center for Housing and Health — 15 grants to 5 organizations, median $137,274, largest $352,797. That is 26% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness — 19 grants to 7 organizations, median $20,000, largest $30,000. That is 19% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on affordable housing organizations in Illinois, out of 216 on record.

See which funders fit your organization

Look up your nonprofit to see funders matched to your cause, location and budget.

Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

WhatIF Machine

Financial intelligence for nonprofits

© 2026 WhatIF Machine. All rights reserved.