Funders / Illinois
Foundations that fund food banks and food programs in Illinois
304 foundations have made 3,482 grants to food banks and food programs in Illinois, with a median grant of $7,500. At least 115 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
304
Funders
3,482
Grants
$7,500
Median grant
491
Organizations in category
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.
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.
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 Kroger — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $83,906, largest $1,500,000. That is 38% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Albertsons Companies Foundation — 30 grants to 7 organizations, median $40,000, largest $2,868,500. That is 18% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Joy in Childhood Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $12,500, largest $550,000. That is 22% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Cardinal Health Foundation — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $26,750, largest $75,000. That is 38% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Eastern Illinois Foodbank — 12 grants to 8 organizations, median $4,500, largest $34,000. That is 17% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
Socius Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,000, largest $20,000. That is 39% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Greater Chicago Food Depository — 101 grants to 21 organizations, median $2,250, largest $135,613. That is 6% 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 304 on record.
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