Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund children's services, foster care and adoption organizations in Illinois

192 foundations have made 1,705 grants to children's services, foster care and adoption organizations in Illinois, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 69 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

192

Funders

1,705

Grants

$15,000

Median grant

369

Organizations in category

  1. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $140,000, largest $3,064,483. That is 60% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Omni Youth Services Incorporated — 10 grants to 2 organizations, median $205,845, largest $518,482. That is 40% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,000, largest $5,000. That is 32% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. Village Treasure House — 10 grants to 2 organizations, median $19,250, largest $30,000. That is 14% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Shure Charitable Trust Created UW of Sidney N Shure — 10 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $30,000. That is 8% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. A Better Chicago — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $100,000, largest $400,000. That is 9% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA — 4 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $25,000. That is 11% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Moline Foundation — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $7,500, largest $26,500. That is 7% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Hedge Funds Care Inc — 3 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $50,000. That is 12% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Invest for Kids Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $190,000, largest $200,000. That is 9% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on children's services, foster care and adoption organizations in Illinois, out of 192 on record.

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