Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Illinois

Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation — 191 grants to 101 organizations, median $8,000, largest $25,000. That is 25% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

League of Chicago Theatres Foundation — 28 grants to 27 organizations, median $10,000, largest $26,900. That is 49% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The Shubert Foundation Inc — 43 grants to 17 organizations, median $25,000, largest $350,000. That is 48% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $19,500, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

New Music USA Inc — 12 grants to 10 organizations, median $7,500, largest $26,000. That is 63% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $11,750, largest $112,230. That is 64% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 9 grants to 7 organizations, median $11,505, largest $144,500. That is 47% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

NCRC Community Development Fund Inc — 158 grants to 157 organizations, median $20,000, largest $250,000. That is 6% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The International Association of Blacks in Dance — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $100,000. That is 47% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The Chicago Community Trust — 299 grants to 136 organizations, median $23,500, largest $2,489,975. That is 6% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.