Funders / Illinois
Foundations that fund youth development programs in Illinois
295 foundations have made 3,684 grants to youth development programs in Illinois, with a median grant of $12,513. At least 110 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
295
Funders
3,684
Grants
$12,513
Median grant
3140
Organizations in category
Beyond Sport Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $22,014. That is 56% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Strides for Peace Inc — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $11,750, largest $28,880. That is 44% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $25,000, largest $285,000. That is 22% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 19% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Role Model Movement Inc NFP — 21 grants to 10 organizations, median $5,000, largest $12,000. That is 10% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Barack Obama Foundation — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $36,000, largest $800,000. That is 26% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
University of Chicago Medical Center — 14 grants to 9 organizations, median $9,250, largest $50,000. That is 12% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Chicago Community Trust — 169 grants to 80 organizations, median $18,500, largest $20,001,000. That is 3% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — 15 grants to 11 organizations, median $3,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 8% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Acclivus Inc — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $105,686, largest $138,603. That is 15% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on youth development programs in Illinois, out of 295 on record.
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