Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund food banks and food programs in Illinois

344 foundations have made 3,307 grants to food banks and food programs in Illinois, with a median grant of $8,438. At least 122 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

344

Funders

3,307

Grants

$8,438

Median grant

491

Organizations in category

  1. Feeding America — 16 grants to 4 organizations, median $1,414,445, largest $9,287,355. That is 89% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation — 9 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,800, largest $43,000. That is 100% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Feeding Illinois — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $122,600, largest $197,936. That is 88% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. The Dr Upendra & Mrs Sonal Shah Muladhar Charitable Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $4,739, largest $7,000. That is 86% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. The Hardison Family Foundation — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $47,500, largest $75,000. That is 67% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. Shelton Naber Family Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 75% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. Hunger Free America Inc — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $30,000, largest $190,000. That is 71% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Karen & John M Krzynowek CHR Tr — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,703, largest $2,100. That is 57% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $6,050, largest $50,000. That is 60% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Inspire Brands Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,930, largest $120,000. That is 39% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on food banks and food programs in Illinois, out of 344 on record.

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