Funders / Illinois
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Illinois
247 foundations have made 3,136 grants to arts and culture organizations in Illinois, with a median grant of $17,000. At least 99 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
247
Funders
3,136
Grants
$17,000
Median grant
1290
Organizations in category
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.
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 applications; deadlines on its website.
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.
The Chicago Community Trust — 198 grants to 94 organizations, median $25,000, largest $7,000,000. That is 4% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation — 49 grants to 26 organizations, median $7,500, largest $63,000. That is 6% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated — 19 grants to 16 organizations, median $7,500, largest $20,000. That is 9% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
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.
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 applications; deadlines on its website.
League of Chicago Theatres Foundation — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $13,111. That is 12% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Illinois, out of 247 on record.
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