Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Illinois

The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $40,000, largest $40,000. That is 60% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated — 22 grants to 19 organizations, median $9,000, largest $12,000. That is 11% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Illinois Tool Works Foundation — 9 grants to 9 organizations, median $10,000, largest $250,000. That is 13% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Accepts unsolicited applications.

Marion G Jackson Char Tr — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $20,000, largest $40,000. That is 14% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts applications, usually due Jan 15.

Terra Foundation for American Art — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $20,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 13% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

Community Foundation of Northern IL — 29 grants to 10 organizations, median $22,573, largest $90,326. That is 7% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $127,000. That is 18% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Russell and Betty Shirk Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $3,000, largest $7,000. That is 17% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.

The Jessica Fund — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,605, largest $150,000. That is 18% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

NCRC Community Development Fund Inc — 62 grants to 62 organizations, median $25,000, largest $250,000. That is 2% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.