Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Illinois

257 foundations have made 3,168 grants to arts and culture organizations in Illinois, with a median grant of $17,000. At least 102 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

257

Funders

3,168

Grants

$17,000

Median grant

1290

Organizations in category

  1. Hyde Park Art Center — 21 grants to 16 organizations, median $8,000, largest $20,000. That is 44% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Chicago Learning Exchange — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,000, largest $20,000. That is 39% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2020; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Verdandi Lodge NO3 Independent Order of Svithiod — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $13,275, largest $30,500. That is 29% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Arts Midwest Incorporated — 7 grants to 6 organizations, median $40,000, largest $55,750. That is 25% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $30,000, largest $130,000. That is 21% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Field Foundation of Illinois — 52 grants to 36 organizations, median $25,000, largest $100,000. That is 9% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  7. Terra Foundation for American Art — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $25,000, largest $160,000. That is 14% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  8. Latinos Progresando — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $15,000, largest $30,000. That is 14% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Iff — 9 grants to 9 organizations, median $350,000, largest $575,000. That is 14% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Miami Foundation Inc — 9 grants to 2 organizations, median $60,611, largest $335,000. That is 13% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Illinois, out of 257 on record.

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