Foundations that fund community development organizations in Illinois

The Schott Foundation for Public Education — 15 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $160,000. That is 68% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Opportunity Finance Network — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $100,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 73% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The Edward W Hazen Foundation — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $75,000, largest $75,000. That is 50% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

Logan Square Neighborhood Association — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $13,000, largest $69,727. That is 37% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies — 21 grants to 6 organizations, median $178,033, largest $847,283. That is 23% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Wieboldt Foundation — 16 grants to 9 organizations, median $20,000, largest $45,000. That is 24% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The Cricket Island Foundation — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $45,000. That is 29% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

Chicago Cares Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $15,000, largest $60,000. That is 36% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $125,000, largest $125,000. That is 29% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Marguerite Casey Foundation — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $125,000, largest $825,000. That is 21% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.