Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund K-12 schools in Illinois

371 foundations have made 4,640 grants to K-12 schools in Illinois, with a median grant of $9,250. At least 126 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

371

Funders

4,640

Grants

$9,250

Median grant

542

Organizations in category

  1. New 2 You of Lansing — 11 grants to 2 organizations, median $162,252, largest $247,748. That is 92% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Urban Non-Public Education Fund — 18 grants to 6 organizations, median $17,250, largest $42,000. That is 36% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Center for Education Reform — 10 grants to 9 organizations, median $145,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 32% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Demetra and Eric Vassilatos Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $5,000, largest $25,000. That is 50% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $12,000, largest $3,175,000. That is 39% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Kehillah Jewish Education Fund — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $111,796, largest $478,507. That is 29% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Howard and Tracy Ankin Charitable Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,900, largest $100,000. That is 27% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Chicago Chesed Fund — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $9,575, largest $32,050. That is 30% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Sethness Arnold Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,500, largest $30,000. That is 29% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  10. Invest for Kids Inc — 12 grants to 6 organizations, median $145,000, largest $200,000. That is 21% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on K-12 schools in Illinois, out of 371 on record.

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