Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund family services organizations in Illinois

225 foundations have made 2,443 grants to family services organizations in Illinois, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 85 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

225

Funders

2,443

Grants

$15,000

Median grant

609

Organizations in category

  1. Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence — 85 grants to 23 organizations, median $269,018, largest $998,559. That is 37% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Childcare Network of Evanston — 15 grants to 3 organizations, median $112,678, largest $347,651. That is 42% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Inc Mental Health Alliance — 20 grants to 4 organizations, median $121,856, largest $363,520. That is 25% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Start Early — 21 grants to 6 organizations, median $1,209,118, largest $2,737,144. That is 17% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault — 25 grants to 5 organizations, median $459,042, largest $874,026. That is 16% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $38,318, largest $67,476. That is 16% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Fox Valley United Way — 11 grants to 3 organizations, median $7,000, largest $11,250. That is 19% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Chicago Foundation for Women — 44 grants to 13 organizations, median $15,000, largest $52,000. That is 6% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Ascend Justice — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,500, largest $12,500. That is 33% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. United Way of Adams County Inc — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $52,250, largest $69,512. That is 17% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on family services organizations in Illinois, out of 225 on record.

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