Funders / Illinois

Foundations that fund youth development programs in Illinois

306 foundations have made 3,663 grants to youth development programs in Illinois, with a median grant of $13,700. At least 114 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

306

Funders

3,663

Grants

$13,700

Median grant

3140

Organizations in category

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Fidelity Non-Profit Management Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $500,000, largest $900,000. That is 50% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Illinois Foundation Futuure Farmers of America — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $256,710, largest $390,249. That is 50% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Strada Education Network Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $70,000, largest $1,612,500. That is 40% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. 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.

  7. 100 Thousand Foundation — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $30,000. That is 31% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Enlace Chicago — 12 grants to 2 organizations, median $21,500, largest $289,187. That is 19% of its Illinois giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. 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.

  10. New Profit Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $250,000, largest $1,669,168. That is 23% 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 306 on record.

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