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

Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $40,000, largest $50,000. That is 7% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

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.

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.

WP & HB White Foundation — 16 grants to 6 organizations, median $20,000, largest $70,000. That is 4% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

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.

George M Eisenberg Foundation for Charities — 11 grants to 8 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 4% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Apr 30.

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $15,000, largest $15,000. That is 4% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

The Chicago Community Trust — 67 grants to 27 organizations, median $50,000, largest $10,000,000. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

North Shore Exchange NFP — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $30,000, largest $30,000. That is 8% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc — 28 grants to 11 organizations, median $35,603, largest $104,404. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.